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Resolution supplementing the FY 2017 Sheriff’s General Fund Budget for the purchase of four surveillance trailers and 3D printers.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
As requested by the Sheriff, adopt a resolution appropriating unanticipated revenue in the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) cost center in the General Fund for the purchase of four surveillance trailers and 3D printers.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Summary:
Adoption of the resolution will appropriate $646,740.00 from the Federal Equitable Sharing Trust Fund (FESTF) to the PCSO General Fund cost center. The Sheriff requested the appropriation to fund the purchase of four surveillance trailers in the amount of $268,800.00 and the purchase of 3D printers to process forensic evidence in the amount of $377,940.00.
Background Information:
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners established a special Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) in FY02 pursuant to Chapter 932.7055(5)(b), F.S. for depositing forfeiture proceeds derived from law enforcement activities of the PCSO and a companion FESTF created through an agreement with the United States Department of Justice. These funds, plus any interest, must be used for allowable law enforcement purposes only and cannot be used for normal operating expenses of the PCSO.
Upon receipt of a specific request from the PCSO and review by the Office of Management and Budget, the schedule of payments to the PCSO is modified to include the requested amount.
Fiscal Impact:
This appropriation is in addition to the $999,090 related to law enforcement trust funds already included in the FY17 budget. As of May 16, 2017, there was $889,930.89 on deposit within the Federal Equitable Sharing Trust Fund. This amendment is not consistent with the FY17 estimates provided during the FY18 budget development process.
Staff Member Responsible:
Donald Mello Jr., Budget and Financial Management Analyst
Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Attachments:
Resolution
Sheriff’s Request Letters