Item C28 C28
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
October 16, 2024
Agenda Item Number: C28
2023-3148
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: John Quinn
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of Federal
Equitable Sharing Funds for FY2025 in the amount of$166,580.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Approval of a request by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for TRAP funding. The funds will be used
to staff several annual events that occur throughout the County. In addition, funds will be used to target
specific crime prevention and investigations as needed.
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.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FY25-1000 Funding for FY 25 TRAPS.pdf
FY25 Trap Funding Reest.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Source of Funds: Fund 162 - Law Enforcement Trust Fund
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
REOUEST FOR ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
Requestor's Namv Department: Administration Phone Number:
Col.Louis Caputo 305-292-7086
Fax Number:
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Item(s)/I n itiati ves Requested:
TRAP funding for annual special events and crime supresion
Description of How This Request Will Benefit Law Enforcement Efforts:
Funds will be used to staff several annual special events that occur through the county. In addition, funds
will be used to target specific crime prevention and investigations as needed.
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Cost of Item(s)/Initiatives(To include shipping and any other ancillary costs):
See attached budget
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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):
None
Timeframe to Integrate Items/Initiatives Into the Law Enforcement Effort:
Throughout 1 FY2024- FY2025
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Approval of Chain of Command:
Requestor: Printed Name:
Lieutenant: Co _Name: Col.Louis Caputo Date:09 30 2024
Captain; Printed Name:_ Date:
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Colonel: Printed Name: Date:
Comments:
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Anticipated TRAP funding needs for FY2O25
[hris1mas/NmwYear $7,280.00 112hmurs
FantooyFest $11,050.00 170hours
Labor Day $22,750.00 350houo
Ju|y4th $22,750.00 350hours
K4iniSeason $17,875.08 275houo
Halloween $5,500.00 100houn
Memorial Day $22,875.00 350hours
Festivals $6,500.00 100houn
Bridge Run $],ZSO.OD SOhoun
National night out(not TRAP but Fed forMt$) $10,000.00 Material purchases
Yearly average mf incidental such ascrime
supprey)on and one time events $35,750.00 550hours
Total Budget $166,580.00 Hours are estimated at$G5.00 per hour
Lt, Colonel Chad S
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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.
Exceptions: Equitable sharing funds may be used to pay the salaries and benefits of current law
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
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.
(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
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.
When such personnel return from the federal task force, the law enforcement agency may
continue to use forfeited funds to pay for the salary and benefits of the replacement personnel
for a period not to exceed six months.
(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
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
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.
C. Transfer of Forfeited Tangible and Real Property through Equitable Sharing
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
government for costs and expenses, the federal share, and for tracking the property in its inventory.
I For the purposes of this provision,prosecutors and members of the National Guard are considered sworn law
enforcement personnel.
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Anticipated TRAP funding needs for FY2025
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
Halloween $6,500.00 100 hours
Memorial Day $22,875.00 350 hours
Festivals $6,500.00 100 hours
Bridge Run $3,250.00 50 hours
National night out (not TRAP but Fed forfit$) $10,000.00 Material purchases
Yearly average of incidental such as crime
suppresion and one time events $35,750.00 550 hours
Total Budget $166,580.00 Hours are estimated at$65.00 per hour
Lt. Colonel Chad Sc i b R6
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