HomeMy WebLinkAbout20A - DOJ FUND SHARINGREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
TITLE:
APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
RECOGNIZING EQUITABLE SHARING
FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO.1.3)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $474,316 in the Equitable Sharing —
DOJ revenue account (no. 16614002 — 57410 ) and appropriate same to the Equitable
Sharing — DOJ expenditure accounts (nos. 16614450 -various) for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $172,695 in the Equitable Sharing —
DOJ revenue accounts (nos. 16614002 — various) and appropriate same to the Equitable
Sharing — DOJ expenditure accounts (nos. 16614450 -various) for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
The Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses the seizure and forfeiture of
assets that represent the proceeds of, or were used to facilitate federal crimes. The primary
mission of the Program is to employ asset forfeiture capabilities in a manner that enhances public
safety and security. This is accomplished by removing the proceeds of crime and other assets
relied upon by criminals and their associates to perpetuate their criminal activity against our
society. Asset forfeiture has the ability to disrupt or dismantle criminal organizations that would
continue to function if we only convicted and incarcerated specific individuals.
The Santa Ana Police Department participates in the Orange County Regional Narcotics
Suppression Program (RNSP). It is the primary mission of RNSP to target, investigate, and
prosecute individuals who organize, direct, finance, or otherwise engage in high-level (major)
illicit drug trafficking enterprises or money laundering operations. A high priority is placed on
those subjects who are engaged in the importation of illegal drugs into or through Orange County
and the interdiction of such illicit trafficking pipelines. An adoption occurs when a local agency or
task force seizes property and requests one of the federal seizing agencies to adopt the seizure
and proceed with federal forfeiture. Once the cases are adjudicated, participating agencies
receive a percentage of the forfeited funds.
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Appropriation Adjustment — Equitable Sharing Funds
September 18, 2018
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This appropriation adjustment will recognize $647,011 in the Police Department's Equitable
Sharing Fund to be used to enhance law enforcement operations. The Santa Ana Police
Department typically uses equitable shared funds for law enforcement equipment and services,
to provide training, and to supplement overtime. Recently, the Police Department has used
equitable sharing funds to fund the implementation of the Department's integrated software
system, the body -worn camera program, PAAL Center programming, recruitment events, and
Peer Support Training.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 1 Community Safety, Objective #3
(promote fiscal accountability to ensure financial responsibility at all levels of the organization).
FISCAL IMPACT
The appropriation adjustments will recognize $474,316 in the Equitable Sharing — DOJ revenue
accounts (nos. 16614002 — 57410 ) and appropriate same to Equitable Sharing — DOJ
expenditure accounts (nos. 16614450 -various) for the FY 2017-18 fiscal year. In addition, a
separate appropriation adjustment will recognize $172,695 in the Equitable Sharing — DOJ
revenue accounts (nos. 16614002 — various) and appropriate same to Equitable Sharing — DOJ
expenditure accounts (nos. 16614450 - various) for the FY 2018-19 fiscal year.
alentin
Chief of Police
Santa Ana Police Department
4APPROED GAS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Sergio Vidal
Assistant Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
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