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�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District I
y Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
November 15, 2022
Agenda Item Number: F26
Agenda Item Summary #11333
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Lynn Gonzalez (305) 292-4467
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for Expenditure for
Federal Equitable Sharing Funds for FY2023 in the amount of$166,580.00.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Approval of a request by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for TRAP
funding of special events and enforcement activity. This funding will provide overtime funding to
support special events and enforcement activity throughout the year.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
At the September 16, 2020, the BOCC approved a budget amendment to accommodate the new
directive issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury to transition the
Sheriffs equitable sharing accounts to the county finance offices.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FY23 Funding Special Events Enforcement Activities
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County: $166,580.00
Current Year Portion:
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Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 162—Law Enforcement Trust Fund
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Tina Boan Completed 10/26/2022 4:37 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 10/26/2022 4:47 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 11/15/2022 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE F.26.a
REQUEST FOR ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS FY23 FUNDING
Requestor's Name: Department. Administration Phone Number:
Major Chad Scibilia 305-292-7086
Fax Number:
Item(s)llnitiatives Requested.
TIP funding for special events and enforcement activity.
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Provide overtime funding to support special events and enforcement activity throughout the year.
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Cost of Items)/Initiatives(To include shipping and any other ancillary costs):
$166,580.00
Detail other funding sources explored to fund this initiative(this explanation should include a statement
regarding the requestor's existing budget and all other options explored):
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Anticipated TRAP funding, needs for FY2023
Christmas/New Year $7,280-00 112 hours
Fantasy Fest $11,050.00 170 hours
Labor Day $,22,750.00 350 hours
July 4th $22,750.00 350 hours
Mini Season $17,875.00 275 hours
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Memorial Day $22,875.00 350 hours
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National night out (not TRAP but Fed forfit$) $10,000.00 Material purchases
Yearly average of incidental such as crime
suppresion and one time events $35,750.00 550 hours
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18 1 Guide to Equitable Sharing
3.Salaries
Equitable sharing funds may not be used to pay the salaries and benefits of sworn or non-sworn law
enforcement personnel.The purpose of this rule is to protect the integrity of the Asset Forfeiture and
Equitable Sharing Programs so that the prospect of receiving equitable sharing funds does not influence,
or appear to influence,law enforcement decisions.
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Exceptions: Equitable sharing funds may be used to pay the salaries and benefits of current law CN
enforcement officers and personnel in the limited situations listed below.'
(1)Matching federal grants—Shared funds may be used to pay the match requirement for the
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salaries and benefits of current sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel funded by
federal grant programs provided the grant provision permits matching with federal funds.
(2) Overtime—Shared funds may be used to pay the overtime and related benefits of current
sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel involved in law enforcement operations. U)U)
(3) Federal task force replacement salary—Shared funds may be used to pay the salary and
benefits of current, sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel hired to fill vacancies
created when a law enforcement agency assigns personnel to a federal task force. If the
vacated position was sworn,the backfill position must also be sworn. If the vacated position U)
was non-sworn,the backfill position must also be non-sworn. The replacement personnel >
cannot engage in the seizure of assets or narcotics as a principal law enforcement duty.A
principal duty is a duty that the personnel is expected to perform regularly.
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When such personnel return from the federal task force,the law enforcement agency may 0
continue to use forfeited funds to pay for the salary and benefits of the replacement personnel 0
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(4) Specialized programs—Shared funds may be used pay the salary and benefits of current,
sworn law enforcement officers assigned to specialized programs which do not generally >
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involve traditional law enforcement functions, such as school resource officers (SRO) or
officers assigned to programs such as DARE. SROs and other officers assigned to specialized
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programs must be employed by the law enforcement agency. If the officer does not serve in
this position on a full-time basis, only the pro-rata portion of the salary and benefits covering
the time worked in the specialized position may be paid with shared funds.
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In certain instances, a participating state or local law enforcement agency may request the transfer of
tangible or real property in lieu of proceeds for official law enforcement use. MLARS and TEOAF must
approve all property transfers. If approved,the recipient agency is responsible for reimbursing the federal E
government for costs and expenses,the federal share, and for tracking the property in its inventory.
For the purposes of this provision,prosecutors and members of the National Guard are considered sworn law
enforcement personnel.
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