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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2468-2010c 'e( KENA ALASKA N AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $11,687.50 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FROM ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF KENAI. WHEREAS, the Kenai Police Department works cooperatively with the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement (ABADE) in statewide drug enforcement efforts that directly impact the City of Kenai; and, WHEREAS, on January 6, 2010, the Kenai Police Department received an asset forfeiture sharing check totaling $11,687.50 from the State of Alaska ABADE unit; and, WHEREAS, acceptance of the funds obligates the City to expend the funds for law enforcement purposes only; and, WHEREAS, to meet its obligation, the Department intends to purchase equipment, including portable police radio, three patrol rifles, video evidence computer /software, portable road spike system, digital photo cameras, and a bore scope. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Forfeiture 2010. Increase Appropriations: Police Small Tools CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 2468 -2010 Suggested by: Administration 11,687.50 11,687.50 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of March, ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: eft-A74 PAT PORTER, MAYOR New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Introduced: March 3, 2010 Adopted: March 17, 2010 Effective: March 17, 2010 he uty of KEN I, ALASKA MEMO: kk TO: Rick Koch City Manager FROM: Gus Sandahl Police Chief DATE: 2/22/10 "Village with a Past, Cc 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794 Telephone: 907 283 -7535 FAX: 907 283 -3014 SUBJECT: Request ordinance appropriating drug seizure funds. with a Future IIPdn41LLtIlY '1II1' On 1/6/10, the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement (ABADE) made an Equitable Sharing payment in the amount of $11,687.50 to the Kenai Police Department. These funds were related to asset forfeitures from two different defendants in 2007 criminal cases on the Kenai Peninsula. Per the 2009, U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Guide, equitable sharing funds used by law enforcement shall be used for law enforcement purposes only. Permissible uses of the funds include, but are not limited to, law enforcement investigations, training, and equipment. We are permitted to purchase equipment which is used by law enforcement personnel that supports law enforcement activities. I am requesting an ordinance to appropriate these funds to the General Fund, Police Small Tools to help pay for new police equipment, including: Portable police radio 3 patrol rifles Video evidence computer /software Portable road spikes systems (aka Stinger spikes) Digital photo cameras A bore scope (for viewing concealed space). 1992