Title
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2016-17 Police 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 $350,800.00.
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, and expenditures from these proceeds may only be used for law enforcement purposes in accordance with federal and state regulations. The fiscal year 2016-17 Confiscated Seizure Fund Budget is amended to include expenditures of the following items:
Desk Officer Reporting System $ 30,000
Wireless Remote Audio Perimeter Sharing System $ 7,000
CovertTrack Tracking Devices $ 8,000
Raid Vests and Holsters for Hostage Negotiators $ 16,000
Choices Shaping Individuals Equipment $ 30,000
Portable Alarm Systems $185,000
Rifle Vests for First Responders $ 10,000
Plum Case $ 10,000
ID Card Printer $ 2,800
Down Officer Kits and Individual Trauma Kits $ 30,000
AR15 Patrol Rifles $ 22,000
Total $350,800
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 to the 2016-17 Police Seizure Budget.
Attachment(s)
Seizure Amendment No. 2
Drafter
Sylvia Encinia
Head of Department
Charles M. Cato