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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-005 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $95,000 TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CATEGORY OF THE ASSET SEIZURE FUND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department is requesting to appropriate $95,000 to the supplies and services category of the Asset Seizure Fund for law enforcement equipment.
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 Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 authorized federal officials to implement a national asset forfeiture program. The Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program is a nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, deprives wrongdoers of the proceeds of their crimes, recovers property that may be used to compensate victims, and deters crime. The most important objective of the Asset Forfeiture Program is law enforcement. Equitable sharing further enhances this law enforcement objective by fostering cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Any state or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in an investigation or prosecution that results in a federal forfeiture may request an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture.
The City has a separate fund to monitor revenues and expenditures relating to asset forfeitures. Department of Justice (DOJ) policy requires shared monies...
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