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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2732-2013M Nhhm�k , � Suggested by. Administration F3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE COMPUTER FORENSIC SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT AS PART OF THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Kenai Police Department is an active member in good standing with the Federal Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force; and, WHEREAS, the Police Department ordered forensic computer software and equipment at a cost $1,685.94, and these items will help the department to investigate internet crimes against children; and, WHEREAS the ICAC regional director approved reimbursing the Kenai Police Department for the costs; and, WHEREAS, the cost of this ICAC-specific software and equipment was not included in the FY 14 Police budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1, Form. That this is a non-code ordinance. Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to accept a grant from the US Department of Justice in the amount of $1,685.94 for the purchase of a computer and software to assist in investigations related to internet crimes against children and to execute grant agreements and to expend funds to fulfill the purpose and intent of this ordinance. Section 3. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund Increase Estimated Revenues: Police - Federal Grants Increase Appropriations: Police - Software Police - Small Tools Police - Police Operating Me—mr Te2j_t ULi(Lerhned; EDELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Ordinance No. 2732-2013 Page 2 of 2 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of December 2013. 1 PAT PORTER, MAYOR Introduced: December 4, 2013 Adopted: December 18, 2013 Effective: December 18, 2013 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] DATE: 11/21113 SUBJECT: Request ordinance appropriating anticipated reimbursement funds from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) For several years the Kenai Police Department has been a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. ICAC is a network of law enforcement agencies who investigate internet crimes against children. Participating agencies also provide awareness and prevention education in the community. For several years, the ICAC, regional coordinator has received federal funding to disperse to participating law enforcement agencies for ICAC-related equipment and for ICAC training needs. The ICAC regional coordinator in Anchorage has agreed to reimburse the Kenai Police Department for computer forensic equipment and software renewals that will aid the Kenai Police Department in performing ICAC specific investigations. These ICAC- specific costs of $1,685.94 were not included in the FY1 4 budget. I am requesting an ordinance appropriating: $1,100.00 into the General Fund - Police Software account, 528.99 into the General Fund — Police Small Tools account 56-95 into the General Fund — Police Operating account $iM5.9A