TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT
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Federal Asset Forfeiture - Purchase of a Side-by-Side Vehicle.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Establish a Federal Grant Number G4257; 2) appropriate $47,195.95 from unappropriated reserves of the Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund 120 for the purchase of a Side-by-Side vehicle; 3) increase the Asset Forfeiture revenue by $47,195.95; 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 in the amounts of $47,195.95 from the unappropriated reserves of the Federal Asset Forfeiture/Department of Justice Fund balance. There is sufficient fund balance 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:
* Effective Technology
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
* Commitment to Our Community
Revenue: 12040002-51539-G4257
Expenditure: 12040002-40010-G4257
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BACKGROUND
For several years, the Chino Police Department has participated in federal investigations and prosecutions that have resulted in forfeitures. As a result, the City receives an equitable share of the net proceeds from these forfeitures. These funds are strictly designated for law enforcement purposes and must be used to supplement the Department's resources rather than replace them.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Side-by-side vehicles provide versatile capabilities that support the changing demands of law enforcement. The Chino Police Department currently uses a Honda Pioneer, purchased in 2018. However, this model is primarily intended for utility tasks, such as...
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