Loading...
4. Resolution 5698 - Public Hearing - Budget Amendment312- 1w Av-& F - PO o-x1 Igg7 -- V_ s MT 5(7(?03 Tazp4Azv�,& (406) 75$ -778D - Faw (406) 758 -7799 &-w.ai,1, - kpd@ka��,.co-vw Striving to Exceed Expectations' REPORT: Doug Russell, City Manager (; , FROM: Roger Nasset, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Resolution setting a public hearing for a budget amendment for the acceptance of $10,976.24 of Homeland Security forfeiture funds. MEETING DATE: December 15, 2014 BACKGROUND: Beginning in 2004, the Kalispell Police Department assisted the Northwest Drug Taskforce and federal law enforcement agencies in a multi -year international drug case, which resulted in the seizure of 1070 pounds of marijuana, multiple arrests, and drug related property forfeiture. In 2009, the Kalispell Police Department applied for "federal asset sharing" funds for our contribution to this investigation. On December 6, 2013, we received a federal asset sharing check in the amount of $10,976.02 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These funds were receipted into the "Drug Enforcement Grant Fund" to be applied toward expenditures in FY2015. Going back and reviewing the 2009 application requirements, these funds will need to be transferred into another fund and used toward equipment expenditures. In order to accomplish this, we need to perform a budget amendment to authorize the increase in expenditures for the fund. Funds will then be transferred out of the Drug Enforcement Grant fund. Shortfalls in this fund because of the transfer will be made up with a transfer from our Contingency Fund, which currently has a $30,000 balance. As we are currently in the process of converting our in -car camera systems to the Watchguard system, we are requesting that the forfeiture funds be appropriated toward the acquisition of these cameras. We currently have 6 of our 9 patrol vehicles set to have the Watchguard system installed. This would add two additional units, with the last unit to be replaced next year with the next patrol car acquisition. As part of the budget amendment process, we need to conduct a public hearing. The resolution before the council sets the date of the public hearing for January 5, 2015. ROGER NASSFT, CF41EF OF POLICE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council adopt resolution 5698, setting a public hearing on the consideration of a budget amendment which transfers $10,976.02 from the Drug Enforcement Grant fund to the Law Enforcement fund, and to authorize the use of the funds to go toward in -car camera systems. FISCAL EFFECTS: No local match required. ALTERNATIVES: Decline forfeiture money. Respectfully submitted, ee . a� A AV Roge Nasset Chie of Police KALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 5698 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING- TO AMEND THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE CITY OF .KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS SET FORTH IN THE 2014- 2015 BUDGET ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, certain drug forfeiture funds received and recorded into a federal grant fund in the budget adopted by the City of Kalispell for the 2014-2015 fiscal year may be legitimately moved to a less restrictive law enforcement fund allowing for the purchase of needed "In car" camera systems. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. On the 5th day of January, 2015 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 1 st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, the City Council of the City of Kalispell shall hold a Public Hearing on the following amendment to the 2014-2015 fiscal budget: REVENUE To move forfeiture monies into 2919-000-383001-000 $101976.02 appropriate fund EXPENDITURE To receive the forfeiture monies as the 2916-413-420140-820 $101976.02 appropriate fund (2919) REVENUE To increase FY 14 revenue to balance 2916-000-3 8 3 001-000 $101976.02 transferred funds from General fund contingency EXPENDITURE To increase budget to allow expenditure 2919-413-420140-941 $10,976.02 of forfeiture funds To allow for the purchase of "In car" camera systems. SECTION II. That notice of the passage of this resolution shall be published pursuant to Section 7- 1-41271 MCA. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014. Mark Johnson Mayor ATTEST: Aimee Brunckhorst, CIVIC City Clerk