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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2015-82 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON REQUEST FOR UTILIZATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN IN-VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 BY COMMITTING MONIES FROM PRIOR YEAR REVENUES TO OPERATING EXPENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN IN-VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of a request from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington for use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) for the purchase of an in-vehicle surveillance system and associated Budget Amendment #2016-005.
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EXPLANATION: The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington has submitted a request for utilization of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) for the purchase of an in-vehicle surveillance system. This equipment can be installed in an unmarked “decoy” vehicle and provide remote video surveillance and recording. The pricing attached is for the purchase of equipment only. The system will then be built by PBSO staff in-house at no charge for labor. PBSO will also provide the server and internet connection required. The estimated cost for materials is approximately $6,600 (detail attached).
Pursuant to Chapter 932.7055, FS: Application must be “in compliance with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act and Florida Statutes with approval by Wellington. Upon appropriation, such funds shall be made available to the Sheriff for its designated use within the confines of Wellington.” Also, “All fines and forfeitures levied and collected pursuant to Chapter 316 FS, as the same may be amended from time to time, shall be forwarded to Wellington consistent with the distribution requirements of Section 318.21 FS.” Expenditures “shall be used for school resource officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes, which include defraying the cost of protracted or complex investigations, providing additional equipment or expertise, purchasing automated external defibrillators for use in law enforcement vehicles, and providing matching funds to obtain federal grants. The proceeds and interest may not be used to meet normal operating expenses of the law enforcement agency.”
This request is consistent with statutory guidelines and complies with FS Chapter 932.7055(5) as well as the contractual agreement between the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Wellington, provided this request is approved.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Adequate funds exist in current and prior years’ within Wellington’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund Account to cover this expenditure request.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of a request from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington for use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) for the purchase of an in-vehicle surveillance system and associated Budget Amendment #2016-005.