HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem J02COUNTY of MONROE
The Florida Keys
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
Mayor Pro Tern James K. Scholl, District 3
Craig Cates, District 1
Michelle Lincoln, District
David Rice, District 4
Regular Meeting
February 18, 2026
Agenda Item Number:
26-0347
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: John Quinn
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for
expenditure of South Florida Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Funds for FY2026 in the amount
of $36,613.00 for the purchase of a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle to be assigned to the South
Florida High Intensity Drug Traffic Area (SFHIDTA).
ITEM BACKGROUND: The vehicle will be a "pool' vehicle to be used by MCSO authorized
personnel for administrative and intelligence analysis related functions including attending
meetings, conducting audits, site visits, and other functions as authorized. This vehicle may also be
used to tow a 500-gallon mobile gasoline tank in emergency situations. This vehicle will rotate
between the three (3) MCSO leased facilities in Sweetwater, Weston, and Plantation, respectively.
The vehicle will be for use by MCSO personnel only. The vehicle will be titled under MCSO and
will be on MCSO inventory. The purchase will be made under Florida Sheriffs Association
contract number FSA25-VEL33.0.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On 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: Purchase of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder Documentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 162 — Law Enforcement Trust Fund
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
J2. Approval of Monroe County Sheriffs Office request for expenditure of South Florida Law
Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Funds for FY2026 in the amount of $36,613.00 for the
purchase of a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle to be assigned to the South Florida High
Intensity Drug Traffic Area (SFHIDTA).
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
SHARING OF FEDERALLY FORFEITED PROPERTY -
South. Florida Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund
FY26-1014
Name of Organization:
Address:
NCIC Number:
Monroe County Sheriff
13200 Meridian Parkway
VFLO440000
Suite 101
...........
Contact Name:
Weston, FL
f" D , UNS number:
" , ,
L iss eft e Meneses #
33331 i
143414089 . . . ..... ............ .
Phone Number:
954-430-4904
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Email:
LMMeneses@sflhidta.or
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Type Of Entity (X one):
State �'X ounty Local Government Department/Agency
Private, nonprofit organization, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) or (4)
Other (Please describe):
Activity/Mission of Entity (i.e., drug abuse treatment, drug and crime prevention, providing housing, providing job skills, etc).
Please be as descriptive as possible:
The Monroe Sheriff's Office is the primary fiduciary for the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (SFLHIDTA)
project. The SFLHIDTA covers eight counties (Monroe, Miami -Dade, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Collier,Palm Beach, Lee)and
consists of 38 Law Enforcement Tasks Force initiatives dedicated to a myriad of tasks related to narcotics trafficking,
including interdiction, money laundering, street gangs, and cyber-crime. There are over 1,000 participating law enforcement
and civilian personnel, with over 600 located in the three South Florida HIDTA facilities in Miami -Dade and Broward
Counties.
Detail of Request for Shared Funds (must include breakdown of initiatives to be accomplished with shared monies, costs,
and timeframes for completion):
This Treasury Asset Forfeiture request is for the purchase of a 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle to be assigned to
the SFLHIDTA..,The vehicle will be for use by MCSO personnel only. The vehicle will be titled under MCSO and
will be on MCSO inventory. The purchase will be made under Florida Sheriffs Association contract number
FSA25-VEL33.0 (quote attached).
Total Price of the vehicle is $36,613.00, including delivery to Weston, FL. The base price of the vehicle is
$32,839.00. The SV option($1,668.00) was added because of the added safety features such as lane intervention,
blind spot notification, and cross traffic alert. The trailer package ($1,086.00) and electric brakes ($476.00) were
added, along with carpet ($299.00) and an extra key fob ( $347.00)
Detail activity's connection to furthering law enforcement efforts. For example, direct connection (paying for information),
preventative connection (drug awareness program), or developmental connection (funding law enforcement awareness in a youth
program).
The vehicle will be a "pool" vehicle to be used by MCSO authorized personnel for administrative and
intelligence analysis related functions including attending meetings, conducting audits, site visits, and
other functions as authorized. This vehicle may also be used to tow a 500 gallon mobile gasoline tank in
emergency situations. This vehicle will rotated between the three (3) MCSO leased facilities in
Sweetwater, Weston, and Plantation, respectively
Will the grant monies requested be used as matching funds for another grant.
No.
Detail funding sources explored for this initiative (this explanation should include the requestor's existing budget and all other
options).
This request is for an expense that was not budgeted. This request complies with the 2024 Treasury
Guide to Equitable Sharing, Section V. page 18c. d.
Law enforcement equipment —Costs associated with the purchase, lease, maintenance (including repairs
or service agreements), or operation of law enforcement equipment for use by law enforcement personnel
that supports law enforcement activities. Examples include furniture, audio-visual equipment, office
supplies, telecommunications equipment, copiers, safes, fitness equipment, computers, computer
accessories and software, body armor, body -worn cameras, cloud data storage, uniforms, firearms and
related equipment, ammunition, radios, cellular telephones, electronic surveillance equipment, vehicles
(e.g,, patrol and unmarked vehicles), and animals and animal -care -related expenses.
Certification by Applicant:
I hereby certify:
I . All information included in this application is true.
I A separate accounting of all shared funds received will be maintained subject to accounting requirements and practices employed
under state and local law for recipients of federal, state, or local funds.
3. Compliance with Federal Civil Rights laws.
4. Compliance with all federal laws that apply to the applicant.
S. No officer, director, trustee, fiduciary of the applicant has been:
a) convicted of a felony offense under federal or state law; or
b) convicted of any drug offense,
G. No shared benefits will be used for political or personal purposes.
7. No shared benefit will be used for any purpose that would constitute an improper or illegal use tinder the laws, rules, regulations, or
orders of the state or local jurisdiction in which the applicant is located or operates.
8.
1 agree to comply with the following Additional South Florida Law Enforcement Asset Sharing Fund requirements
a) Funds are disbursed on an advance payment basis to approved recipients to procure the goods requested in the application and
spending plan proposal,
b) Any excess funds that are unspent from the approved application must be kept in an agency's isolated revenue account and not
comingled with general funds. These monies must be spent in accordance to the guidelines ofthe equitable sharing program.
c) Recipient agencies must report the transfers received by Monroe County Sheriffs Office as equitable sharing income in their
annual reports.
d) I agree to report enforcement results achieved with the use of any awarded funds in the manner prescribed by the South Florida
Board of D Asset Sharin4gFu ,,ire 01/15/2026
SFLIJIDTA Director (S* ture Date:
(Printed): Hugo Barrera
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'�EPD',
Sheriff Richard' Ramsay APPA FORM:
P� CK J. MCC ULLAH
GENERAL COUNSEL
CRATE :
Rev 7/26/17
Spec 2547-
Pathfinder S 4x4 Model 25016
The listed
FACTORY Options and Model Upgrades are Discounted 2% from MSRP
Option Code
Description
2026 MSRP
Bid Price
S Model AWD 3.5L direct -injection V6 w/ 284 hp & 259 lb-
ft, 9-speed Automatic Transmission w/ manual -mode paddle
shifters + 3,5001b standard towing capacity + Hill Start Assist
/ Hill Hold Control + Trailer Sway Control + Idle stop/start +
18" Painted Alloy wheels + P255/60R 18 all -season tires +
Dual power outside mirrors + Rear privacy glass + RearView
Monitor + Rear Sonar + Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) w/ 2nd-row climate control + Nissan Intelligent
Key(D w/ Push Button Start and Approach Unlock / Walk
25016 Base
Away Lock;
Standard
SV Model Upgrade, INCLUDING S contents, plus: Speed
sensitive wipers + Smart Auto Headlights w/ wiper connect +
Auto Hazard Warning Signal + Fog Lights + Heated outside
mirrors w/ LED turn signal indicator + Black roof rails + Body
Color Outside mirror + Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) w/ Full
Speed Range & Hold + Remote Engine Start + Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) + Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
SV Grade emblem + + I -Key (Door Lock, Unlock) + Power
windows w/one-touch auto up/down (DR & AS) + + Auto
dimming rear view mirror with UGDO + Illuminated vanity
mirrors (DR & AS) + 12-volt DC power outlets (3) (1 x IP/1 x
console/lx cargo) + Individual Tire Pressure Display +
Remote Engine Start System + Auto Hazard Warning Signal
+ Blind spot warning + cross traffic alert + Intelligent Cruise
25216
Control (ICC);
$ 1,600.00
$ 1,568.00
Rock Creek upgrade Includes SV Features plus: Tow Hitch
Receiver, Harness + 6,000 lbs. max Towing Capacity + Off -
road tuned Suspension + 18" Wheels w/ Beadlock styled
design + 265/60 R18 All -Terrain Tires + Off -Road
Intelligent Around View@ Monitor (I -AVM) + Unique Tubular
Roof Rack + Unique Front Fascia and Grille + Rock Creek
badging + LED fog lamps + 2nd-row Captain Chairs + 2nd-
row Captain Chairs + Leatherette appointed seats with
25416
unique centers;
, $ 4,610.00
A $ 4,518.00
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,SL Model upgrade includes SV model upgrade plus + 10-
Way Power Driver's Seat Including 2-Way Power Lumbar
Support + 4-way power front passenger seat + Driver seat
and outside mirror position memory + OSRV mirrors - heated
�+ OSRV mirrors - reverse sync + Interior welcome lighting
�logic + Leather seating surfaces w/ double stitch +Blind Spot
�Intervention (BSI) + Liftgate position memory + Electric
folding outside mirrors + NissanConnectsm with Navigation
and Services + Voice recognition for navigation, + SiriusXM
Traffic + Digital compass + NissanConnect ServicesSM
powered by SiriusXM@ + Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)
Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Call and Stolen
iVehicle Locator + +Flash Lights, Sound Horn + Curfew and
Speed alerts + Dealer Service Scheduling and Maintenance
Alerts;
SV Premium Package Includes Panoramic Moonroof +
Power liftgate w/ position memory + Tow Hitch Receiver,
Harness + 6,000 lbs. max Towing Capacity + 2nd-row
�Captain Chairs + 2nd-row Removable Center Console;
1,960.00
!SL Premium Package + Panoramic Moonroof + 20"' Alloy
wheels + 255/5OR20 all -season tires + Tow Hitch Receiver,
�Harness + 6,000 lbs. max Towing Capacity + BOSE
'Premium Audio w/ 13 Speakers including dual driver
subwoofer + 2nd-row Captain Chairs + 2nd-row Removable
Center Console + Heated Rear Seats;
$ 2,990.00
1$ 2,930.00
Delete Package; Available SV and SL
12' Digital Dashboard Delete Platinum only
.6-
D it Lamps
12-Tone Roof
Premi-urn Paint and 2-Tone Roof
Splash Guards, Black, 4-piece All models
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Cross Bars Available SV and SL Models
Lighting Package (Illuminated Kick Plate, Welcome Lighting)
Available SV and SL
i Lighting Package Platinum
Floor Mats, 4 piece Carpet All models
Carpeted Floor Mats: Captain's Chairs (4-pe set) Platinum
only
�''•
All -season Floor Liners & Prot tor
Cargo Package (Cargo Area Protector, Cargo Net, dividers,
Console Net, First Aid) N/A Rock Creek
l iDash Cam - Dual Camera Drive Recorder Avalable SL:
idealer install additional $210.00
K10
1Black Appearance Package Available SV and SL
$ 485.00
461.0,0
The Listed Dealer Add Options are Marked up from Cost as shown
HD Mats
Weather Tech Style Heavy duty rubber mats includes 3rd
row mat
40%
$ 385.00
Electric Brks ipackage
Dealer installed electric brake controller requires towing
40%
$ 475.00
Tow Pk g
Class 1 towing package with 4 wire trailer harness + 1 7/8
ball and mount + in and clip Dealer installed
30%
$ 920.00
Class 3—
Dealer installed Trailer Tow Package Includes Trailer hitch
receiver, Trailer towing harness; 6000# ball mount with 2"
ball and in and clip:
40%
$1,085.00
Running
Boards
Dealer installed Running boards
40%
$1,175.00
Dark tint
Dealer installed darkest legal tint Front door glass
40%
$ 197.00
Tint strig
Windshield Visor strip
45%
$ 50.00
Vent Visors
Vent visors - stick -on style
40%
$ 230.00
BSM
Body side molding Dealer installed
40%
$ 197.00
Nitro
Nitrogen filled tires including spare tire
45%
$ 175.00
BUA
Backup alarm, dealer installed Ecco 92 db
40%
$ 165.00
Hood Protect
Factory Hood Protector Dealer installed
40%
$ 155.00
Computer
Stand
Dealer installed Light duty computer stand
40%
$ 890.00
Computer
Laptop Stand
Frontier base and 7160-0775 Tube assembly and 7160-
0250 Notepad cradle and 7160-0251 Screen support
30%
$ 1,389.00_
450 W
Inverter
Xantrex Xpower 450 inverter Size 8.3 x 4.5 x 2.6"
40%
$ 550.00
600 W
Inverter
Xantrex SW600 True Sinewave Inverter Model 806-1206
40%
$ 685.00
Safety Kit
Fire extinguisher and triangle flare kit
45%
$ 102.00"
Dome LiQht
5" round dome lamp between sunvisors Dealer installed
40%
$ 239.00
Visors
Vent visors - stick -on style
40%
$ 245.00
3rd key
Additional Key Fob(s) Includes dealer programing
40%
$ 347.00
Mini Light bar
Mini Century Amber Lightbar 11 " with Permanent Mount kit
Part # MCI 1 PA , 16" Bar add $92.00
30%
$1,359.00
Strobes
4 corner Buyers LED Strobes surface mounted; Whelen
Mini T Ion amber Strobes additional $310.00
40%
$1,040.00
Ion Strobes
4 Corner Whelen Ion T series Linear A/W Strobes
40%
$1,490.00
Amber Light
bar 1
Amber LED Light Bar with Work lights, Alley Lights & Rear
Traffic Advisor Installed; Whelen 9X Edge additional
430.00;
40%
$ 2,540.00
Pin Stripes jPin
stripes/door edge guard Dealer Installed
40%
$ 249.00
Dealer Tag Options and Extended Warranty No Discount
Additional Factory options not listed will be discounted 2%;
additional Dealer options will be discounted 10% from Retail
DIO
price. Any surcharges will be itemized and passed on at cost;
Inc
Stock fee
Out of Retail inventory expense billed at 2 % of quote
Temporary tag, Vehicle Title Work is provided and
Temp Tag
Temporary Tag Issued
0%
$ 25.00
Tag Transfer
Transfer existing registration (must provide to number)
0%
$ 120.00A
New Yellow Tag (specify state, county, city, sheriff, etc.)
New Tag
Includes Secure Delivery
I
0%
$ 156.00
I
Class 2 Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred 36 months or
GP2361 00
100,000 miles -0- Deductible Extended Warranty
0%
$2,468.00
Class 2 Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred 48 months or
GP248120
120,000 miles -0- Deductible Extended Warranty
0%
$2,817.001
Class 2 Nissan Security+Plus Gold Preferred M months or
GP260100
100,000 miles -0- Deductible Extended Warranty 1
0%
Bid Award
Contract: F5A25�EL334 Pursuit, Admmistnadve, and U1herVehides
Group: Utility &Hyb/idULiUtyVehicles -4x4and AVVQ
bemm:304, Nissan, PathhnderS4x4 25016
Description: Refer FSA Base Specifications PDFdocument
Kx*deYUpgrade/Dom/og,ade:
Zone
Rank
Vendor
Price
Build File
Options File
Western
Primary
Te/,yTay|o/'sDeLandNissan, Inc,
$32.889.00
Bui|d
OpUons
Northern
Primary
ferry Tay|or'sDeLandNissan, Inc
$32.83(WO
Bui|d
Opduns
Central
Primary
TerryTay|mr'sDeLandNissan, Inc,
$32,809,00
E"uiH
Qpdons
Southern
Primary
TerryTay|or'sDeLandNissan, Inc.
$32'839�O0
Bu||d
0pt|uns
IN
Joel C Widell
305-481-4503
DELAN D NISSAN
2600 SOUTH WOODLAND BLVD
DELAND, , "L 32720
Ph: 386-734-3003
Fax: 386-734-5743
C eIl 386-801-,4187
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18 1 Guide to Equitable Sharing
d. Law enforcement equipment —Costs associated with the purchase, lease, maintenance
(including repairs or service agreements), or operation of law enforcement equipment for use
by law enforcement personnel that supports law enforcement activities. Examples include
furniture, audio-visual equipment, office supplies, telecommunications equipment, copiers,
safes, fitness equipment, computers, computer accessories and software, body armor, body -
worn cameras, cloud data storage, uniforms, firearms and related equipment, ammunition,
radios, cellular telephones, electronic surveillance equipment, vehicles (e.g., patrol and
unmarked vehicles), and animals and animal -care -related expenses.
e. joint law enforcement and public safety operations —Costs associated with the purchase of
multi -use equipment and operations used by both law enforcement and non -law enforcement
personnel. Examples include 911 call center equipment, defibrillators, Naloxone, search
and rescue boats, aircraft, and diving equipment. These expenditures are exempt from the
pro-rata calculation of law -enforcement -related costs. "There must be a law enforcement use;
the equipment cannot be solely for non -law enforcement operations, such as fire and EMS
vehicles.
Contracts for services —Costs associated with a contract for a specific service that supports
or enhances law enforcement. Examples include translation and language assistance services,
outsourced laboratory testing, staffing and feasibility studies, auditing of equitable sharing
funds, Employee Assistance Program services, subject matter expert consultations, grant
writing, or software development.
Employment -related contracts or contracts involving inherently law enforcement functions
are prohibited. Examples include hiring an attorney, investigator, or civilian personnel to
perform tasks typically or previously performed by agency or jurisdiction personnel.
Under no circumstances should any agency enter a contract that bases payment on a
percentage of the seizures and forfeitures of the law enforcement agency.
g. Law enforcement travel and per diem —Costs associated with travel and transportation
for law enforcement agency personnel to perform or support law enforcement duties and
activities. Travel and per them for personnel from other agencies is not permitted. All related
costs must be in accordance with the jurisdiction's travel and per them policies and must not
create actual or the appearance of extravagance, waste, or impropriety.
h. Law enforcement awards and memorials —Costs associated with the purchase of plaques,
certificates, commemorative badges, and challenge coins in recognition of a law enforcement
achievement, activity, or training. Shared funds may not be used to pay monetary awards in
any form, including cash, cash equivalents, or stored value cards.
Shared funds may be used to pay the costs for commemorative plaques, displays, or
memorials on law enforcement property to recognize or memorialize a law enforcement
officer's contributions, such as a memorial plaque or stone in honor of an agency's officers
killed in the line of duty. The plaque, display, or memorial must not create actual or the
appearance of extravagance, waste, or impropriety. justice shared funds may not be used for
memorials involving construction. See Section V.13.2.irt.