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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #390-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:December 17, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Budget Change for Asset Seizure Funds
Prepared by Nate Schmidt, Lieutenant Dublin Police Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Through the work on several criminal investigations, the Dublin Police Services’ Special
Investigations Unit has acquired revenue through federal asset seizure and forfeitures. In order
for these acquired funds to be used to purchase operational items for the improvement and
enhancement of the department, approval must be obtained to move the funds into a budgeted
account. The amount of $100,000.00 in federal asset seizure and forfeitures will be used for the
costs associated with purchasing these items.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The $100,000.00 in federal asset seizure and forfeitures will be used for the costs associated
with purchasing of items to enhance the services provided by the department. These funds are
not included in the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Adopted Budget. The City Council will need to
approve a Budget Change that recognizes the new revenue and expenditure.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $100,000 in federal asset seizure and
forfeitures and approve the Budget Change.
Submitted By Reviewed By Reviewed By
Police Chief Administrative Services Assistant City Manager
Director
DESCRIPTION:
The Dublin Police Services’ Special Investigations Unit has acquired federal asset seizure and
forfeiture funds through the work of several criminal investigations. Asset seizure and forfeiture
funds are defined as a form of confiscation of assets by the state, pursuant to law. It typically
applies to the alleged proceeds or instrumentalities of a crime or crimes.
ITEM NO. 4.11
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In order for the funds obtained via asset seizure and forfeiture to be used for the costs of
improvement and enhancement of the department, it must be approved for these funds to be
moved into a budgeted account. Staff is requesting that $100,000.00 in asset seizure and
forfeiture funds be allocated to purchase items which would upgrade the use of technology,
provide additional tools for the Investigations Unit, and improve overall service to the
community.
The City Council will need to approve the proposed Budget Change (Attachment 1) to accept
the funds and appropriate the funds for use in FY 2013-14.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
No public outreach is required regarding this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Budget Change
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CITY OF DUBLIN
FISCAL YEAR 2013-14
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
Budget Change Reference #:
City Council's Approval Required
From Un-Appropriated ReservesXBudget Transfer Between Funds
From Designated ReservesOther
DECREASE BUDGET AMOUNTINCREASE BUDGET AMOUNT
Account
AmountAccountAmount
EXP: Federal Asset Seizure Fund - Police Investigations -
Equipment
2107.2104.72102$100,000
REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE
through criminal investigations. The budget change is for utilization of the acquired funds to purchase operational items to
further improve and enhance the operations of the department
12/17/2013
As Presented at the City Council Meeting
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