Title
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the 2017-18 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 $320,000.00.
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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 the proceeds may only be used for law enforcement purposes in accordance with federal and state regulations. The fiscal year 2017-18 Confiscated Seizure Fund Budget is amended to include expenditures of the following items:
Mobile Throw Phone for Negotiators $18,000
Chemical Protective Equipment for Tactical Team $25,000
Back-up Pistols $25,000
Glock Pistols $40,000
Magnet Forensics AXIOM $6,000
License Plate Reader System for Auto Theft $30,000
Special Response Team Protective Suits $15,000
Ford Transit Van for Tactical Team $70,000
Portable Radios $77,000
Cargo Trailer for Tactical Team $8,000
Anti-Suicide Smocks $6,000
Total $320,000
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 3 to the 2017-18 Police Seizure Budget.
Attachment(s)
Seizure Amendment No 3
Drafter
Sylvia Encinia
Head of Department
Charles M. Cato