Title
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2025-26 Police Federal Seizure Budget in accordance with Title 28, Section 524, of the United States Code and Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in the amount of $264,800.00.
Body
Pursuant to Title 28, Section 524, of the United States Code and Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, the City of Mesquite has adopted a budget to account for funds awarded as a result of court forfeitures and contraband. Expenditures from these proceeds may only be used for law enforcement purposes in accordance with federal and state regulations. The fiscal year 2025-26 Confiscated Federal Seizure Fund Budget is amended to include expenditures of the following items:
Less-Lethal Launchers and Accessories $55,000.00
Portable Camera Updates and Training $34,000.00
Range Targets and Staff Vests $15,500.00
Breaching Equipment $40,000.00
TVI Tires and Sleeves $11,000.00
Training Facility Equipment and Furnishings $102,300.00
Berla Vehicle Telematics Training $7,000.00
TOTAL $264,800.00
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 to the 2025-26 Police Federal Seizure Budget.
Attachment(s)
Federal Seizure Amendment No. 2
Drafter
Sylvia Encinia
Head of Department
David Gill