TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds - Police Bloodhound K9 (Federal Grant G4255).
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Establish a Federal Grant Number G4255; 2) appropriate $23,794 from unappropriated reserves of the Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of a Police Bloodhound Service Dog, including initial training and all necessary equipment for both the dog and handler (Police Bloodhound K9 Team); 3) increase the Asset Forfeiture revenue by $23,794; and 4) 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 expenditures and revenue of $23,794 from the unappropriated reserves of the Federal Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund balance. There are sufficient funds for this appropriation.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Superior Customer Service
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
Revenue: 12040002-59500-G4255
Expenditure: 12040002-40010/43050/43320/48090-G4255
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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
The Chino Police Department's pers...
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