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RESOLUTION NO. 24R-05-83: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00 OF STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDs (LETF) TO COVER THE INCREASE IN COST TO PURCHASE EUIPMENT TO OUTFIT MEMBERS WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO THE COUNTYWIDE QUICK RESPONSE FORCE FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
During the past year, the City budgeted $50,000 to allow the Police Department to outfit members whom are assigned to the Countywide Quick Response Force. This funding can be found in the current year’s capital budget. Due to the fact of some of this equipment has to be personally fitted to each member, we held off on ordering until necessary training has been completed. After the completion of training, we learned that some of the equipment originally specified has increased in price. On average, the current cost to outfit each officer is approximately $7,000 which has increased the amount needed to $70,000. We are requesting to use funding from the State Law Enforcement Trust fund not to exceed $25,000 to ensure that all of our officers receive the necessary equipment. Funding can be found in the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund with account #120-683-9935.
Need:
To cover the balance of the cost for the equipment needed to outfit officers of the Countywide Quick Response Force. The amount not to exceed $25,000. Once this is approved, we are requesting that the Office of Management and Budget place the transfer of these funds on the same Commission Agenda as the requested items to eliminate any delays for the purchase of these items if approved by Commission.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Funds are needed to cover the increase in price for equipment for the officers of Quick Response Force. The amount not to exceed $25,000 from the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund account 120-683-9935. Request the release of funds once approved by Commission, to be transferred without delay by the Office of Management and Budget.
Attachments:
Memo requesting use of funds from the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Memo requesting release of funds by Office of Management and Budget
Quote of equipment with new pricing
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the equipment needed is $70,000. We have funds in this year’s capital budget in the amount of $50,000. We are requesting the release of funds from the State Law Enforcement Trust Funds not to exceed $25,000 from account #120-683-9935.
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live