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o° t <br />+yB 9�+,fLOp.• 4W <br />t� <br />r, s� <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 <br />(305) 947-0606 City Hall <br />(305) 949-3113 Fax <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners <br />VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager <br />FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police <br />DATE: March 16, 2023 <br />RE: Authorize the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds for School Resoura <br />Sergeant and Vehicle <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends approval of this Resolution. <br />REASONS: <br />The Police Department is seeking approval to expend Department of Justice forfeiture funds to pay foi <br />the salary and benefits of a full time school resource sergeant (SRS). The SRS position will allow ou <br />police department to have a presence at the school and will supplement the current police officer <br />provided by Miami -Dade Schools Police. The SRS will be expected to work in conjunction with thi <br />Miami -Dade Schools Police Officer to serve the students, teachers, and parents as well as participate <br />in educational programs such as DARE. The estimated amount to include fringe benefits needed tc <br />fund this position is $180,000.00. <br />Additionally, the SRS will need a vehicle designated for the sergeant's new role. We are seeking to use <br />Department of Justice forfeiture funds to purchase a 2022 hybrid Ford Explorer for $43,479.51 whirl <br />will include all emergency equipment and markings. The purchase will be made utilizing Charlotte <br />County Contract No. 2021000541. <br />FUNDING SOURCE: <br />Funds have been appropriated in account no. 600-3-5210-000000-00000. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Resolution <br />Item Number: 10.0 <br />