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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-031 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $50,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has been allocated $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to purchase a van used in Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operations. OCDETF reduces the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major drug trafficking organizations and money laundering organizations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program was established in 1982 to mount a comprehensive attack against organized drug traffickers. Today, the OCDETF Program is the centerpiece of the United States Attorney General's drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major drug trafficking organizations and money laundering organizations and related criminal enterprises. OCDETF was originally formed as a part of a true "Task Force" approach against sophisticated criminal organizations, with prosecutors and law enforcement personnel working side-by-side in the same location.
The Police Department has been allocated $50,000 to purchase a specialized van which will be used during search and arrest warrant operations. The van will be outfitted with safety and specialty equipment required for the type of operations that it will be used for.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Funds received for OCDETF supports the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by equipping law enforcement personnel with necessary resources to provide a safe community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $50,000 to the capital category of the Police Grant Fund. The funding from the U.S. Department of Justice will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the Police Grant Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Ongoing costs for the van, such as fuel and maintenance, will be funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the Police Grant Fund.