TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds - Aviation Safety and Operating Equipment Purchase (Federal Grant G4261).
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Establish the Federal Grant Number G4261; 2) appropriate $85,000.00 from the available reserves of the Asset Forfeiture Fund-Dept of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of aviation safety and operating equipment; and 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
These purchases require an appropriation of $85,000.00 from the available reserves of the Federal Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 balance.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
• Effective Technology
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Expenditure: 12040001-43050-G4261 |
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BACKGROUND
For several years, the Chino Police Department has directly participated in investigations or prosecutions that have resulted in a federal forfeiture and, therefore, an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture is returned to the city. Forfeiture funds can only be designated for law enforcement use and must be used to increase or supplement the resources of the receiving law enforcement agency. Forfeiture funds cannot be used to replace the resources of the Department.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
In November 2024, the City Council approved the creation of the Police Department’s Air Support Unit, including the purchase of a Bell 505 Police Helicopter. The purchase was funded using non-general fund monies from the Law Enforcement Development Impact Fee program and a $1,000,000 grant from San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman’s office. The helicopter is currently being built and the Department anticipates taking delivery in the near future.
In order to facilitate the safe operation of the helicopter, the Department needs to purchase safety-related aviation equipment, including fire-resistant flight suits, helmets, and other related gear. Additionally, to help facilitate the movement and maintenance of the helicopter at the airport, the Department also needs to purchase associated operating equipment including a tug, a maintenance stand, an electric start cart, spare parts, tools, and other related equipment.
By using federal asset forfeiture funds to purchase this necessary equipment, we are helping to ensure that the Air Support Unit is able to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Department’s critical public safety mission while continuing to be fiscally responsible.
Once funding is appropriated, the Department will follow the City’s purchasing policy to procure the needed equipment.