Res No 066-11-13380RESOLUTION NO. 66-11-13380
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida,
relating to budget; authorizing an increase of expense line item 615 -1910 -521 -5210
(Federal Forfeiture Supplies) in the amount of $3800, line item 615- 1910 -521 -5205
(Federal Forfeiture Computer Equipment) in the amount of $16,935.00, line item 615-
1910 -521 -5220 (Federal Forfeiture Uniforms) in the amount of $10,000.00, line item
615- 1 910 -S21 -4970 (Federal Forfeiture Employee Testing) in the amount of $6,000.00,
and line item 61S- 1910 -S21 -6440 (Federal Forfeiture Vehicles) in the amount of
$5,595.00, due to the obtained and received confiscated revenues of $80,11 S.00 in FY
2011 and appropriate a total of $42,330.00, providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, the Police Department is required to maintain station security in order to maintain
homeland security, enforce the laws of the State of Florida, provide for the employees' and public's safety,
and provide for security of city property, thereby making our community safer, and
WHEREAS, The Key Trak system provides security and documentation for key security and
control, as well as verifying which employee may have a missing key, thereby negating the necessity and
expense of re- keying doors, and
WHEREAS, The Police Department is increasing its Reserve Officer Program by an additional 12
Officers, who will provide staffing at no salary cost to the Department, and mandatory testing required by
the Florida Department of Law Enforcement must be completed and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department will partially equip these officers for uniformity and security
purposes and,
WHEREAS, the Department has a clear and compelling interest in recognizing employee
excellence and rewarding such with handsome plaques and keepsakes and for public recognition, and
WHEREAS, the Department has a clear and compelling interest in recognizing local businesses'
generosity and support of our programs and enterprises with monetary contributions, and rewarding such
with handsome plaques and keepsakes and for public recognition, and
WHEREAS, the Department has a clear and compelling interest in keeping the public safe when
driving in emergency mode with lights and sirens, and new technology has been developed to attract
attention using low frequency sirens in addition to the older high frequency sirens, and
WHEREAS, these items are necessary for the operation of the Police Department.
Res. No. 66 -11 -13380
Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to increase appropriations for expenditure account
615 -1910- 521 -5210 (Federal Forfeiture Supplies), in the amount of $3,800, line item
615 - 1910 -521 -5205, (Federal Forfeiture Computer Equipment), in the amount of
$16,935.00, line item 615- 1910 -521 -5220 (Federal Forfeiture Uniforms), in the
amount of $10,000, line item 615 -1910 -521 -4970 (Federal Forfeiture Employee
Testing) in the amount of $6,000.00, and line item 615 - 1910 -521 -6440 (Federal
Forfeiture Vehicles) in the amount of $5,595.00, due to obtained and received
confiscated revenue of $80,115.00 in fiscal year 2011 from the Federal Forfeiture
Fund, providing for an effective date.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of April, 2011.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Ke7 7'%
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Beasley
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
South Miami
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To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
From: Hector Mirabile, PhD, City Manager
Date: April, 8, 2011
it gender Item f#
Subject: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, relating to budget; authorizing an increase of expense line item 615-
1910-521-5210 (Federal Forfeiture Supplies) in the amount of $3,800.00, line
item 615- 1910 -521- 5205 (Federal Forfeiture Computer Equipment) in the
amount of $16,935.00, line item 615 -1910. 521 -5220 (Federal Forfeiture
Uniforms) in the amount of $10,000.00,' line item 615 -1910- 521 -4970 (Federal
Forfeiture Employee Testing) in the amount of $6,000.00, and line item 615-
1910. 521 -6440 (Federal Forfeiture Vehicles) in the amount of $5,595.00, due
to the obtained and received confiscated revenue of $80,115-00 in FY 2011
and appropriate a total of $42,330.00, providing for an effective date.
Background: The Police Department is required to maintain station security in order to provide for
the employees and public's safety and provide for security of city property. The Key
Trak system provides security and documentation for key security and control, as well
as verifying which employee may possess a missing key, thereby negating the necessity
and expense of re- keying doors.
The Police Department is increasing its Reserve Officer Program by an additional 12
officers, who will provide staffing at no salary cost to the Department. In order to
process the Reserve officers according to FDLE mandates; testing and background
investigations are required and must be completed. The Police Department will also
partially equip these officers for uniformity and security purposes.
The Police Department has a clear and compelling interest in recognizing the generosity
of the local businesses that support our programs with monetary contributions and
rewarding such with plaques and keepsakes for public recognition.
The Police Department has a clear and compelling interest in keeping the public safe
when driving in emergency mode with lights and sirens, and new technology has been
developed to attract attention using low frequency sirens in addition to the older high
frequency sirens.
Expense: $42,330.00
Account: The funds are budgeted in account number 615 -1910 -521 -5210 (Federal Forfeiture
Supplies), in the amount of $3,800.00, account number 615 - 1910 -521 -5205 (Federal
Forfeiture Computer Equipment), in the amount of $16,935.00, account number
615 -1910- 521 -5220 (Federal Forfeiture Uniforms), in the amount $10,000.00, and
account number 615- 1910 -521 -6440 (Federal Forfeiture Vehicles), in the amount of
$5,595.00 of the Federal Forfeiture Fund with a current balance of $80,115.00.
Attachments:
0 Proposed Resolution
0 Key Trak quote and sole source letter
0 Quote from Dana Safety Supply (DSS)
March 18, 2011
To Whom It May Concern
Thank you for your interest in KeyTrak and our computerized key management system. Whether you seek to prevent
theft and misuse of keys; reduce insurance premiums, or track inventory, KeyTrak can help you reach each of your
objectives.
KeyTrak is the world's leader in providing key control and asset management systems. KeyTrak offers key and
asset management systems that provide a verifiable audit trail with multiple reporting options enabling you to:
Increase productivity
® Save money & time
Protect your assets.
KeyTrak is a direct sales company, we do not utilize resellers or distributors. All sales, installation and support is
provided by KeyTrak employees and therefore KEYTRAK IS A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER for all KeyTrak and
KeyTrak Guardian systems and peripherals.
KeyTrak is unique In the fact that we are a "one -stop shop "; providing the convenience to our clients that we not only
manufacture our industry leading systems, but we also design, engineer and customize solutions to fit your unique
needs. Installation is provided by company employees; as is all training, service and support needs. No other company
in our industry can offer such service, which is most likely the reason behind KeyTrak being the only provider that has
been awarded a GSA contract.
Should you have any questions comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (407) 832 -2929,
1 appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to serving you in the near future.
Warmest regards,
Mobile: 407.832.2929
dclark @keytrak.com
dclark @keytrak,com
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FAX (937) 4854040
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Supplier Identification:
Federal Tax ID:
GSA Contract:
GSA Expiration:
DUNS Number:
CAGE Code:
Payment Address:
KeyTrak, Inc.
P.O. Box 4346
Dept. 663
Houston, TX 77210 -4346
1 (713) 718 -1800
20- 1965421
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$16,535.0(
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Authorized Signature of KeyTrak, Inc.
Date
Rev. 40307
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vehicle's primary siren; Howler
adds a minimum eight second
penetrating burst of low frequency
siren sound for use in heavy
traffic, intersections or other high
ambient noise conditions.
FEATURES
The Howler is an add -on to
any 100 -200 watt warning
siren such as the Whalen
295SL Series. Works with
most Siren Amplifiers. includes
two speakers for use with
Howler amplifier only.
Works with any sweeping
tone, plus Hi /Low and elec-
tronic mechanical tone gener-
ated by the primary siren.
Form# 61QWtl909
• The Howler low- frequency
tones are synchronous with
your primary siren, tones to
penetrate high noise, high
traffic situations.
• The Howler Siren Amplifier,
module uses the primary siren
speaker output wires and
divides the frequency down to
one of three frequency bands
via dip switch. Selections are
1/4 tone, 1/2 tone or a com-
posite of 1/4 and 1/2 tones.
• Lower frequency reverberating
tones are better able to pen-
etrate other vehicles, alerting
drivers to the presence of the
oncoming emergency vehicle.
lid Push on /push off button acti-
vates /deactivates the siren,
allowing radio transmission to
the vehicle without waiting for
the unit to time out.
Built -in timer limits over-
exposure time to operator.
Operators are advised to wear
approved hearing protection.
• Two separate external cancel
controls, standard. A positive
or negative activation will
cancel tone.
• Select tone duration and tone
style via easy Scan - Lock'
feature and LED indicator
(selection of 8 different tone
durations: 8 -60 seconds maxi-
mum).
IM Size, $ eaker without bracket:
7 -1/4" (184mm) Dia. x
9" (229mm) L.
Weight: 8 lbs. (3.63kg).
Size, Amplifier: 2 -1/4" (54mm)
H x 5" (127mm) D x 4 -314"
(120mm) L.
MODEL
HOWLER: Siren amplifier with two
speakers, unless mounted
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Mounting Brackets for 2008 -09
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Sca -
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Rear View of Amplifier
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tone style during the configuration process. 1 2 3
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The currently selected style and tone can be identified by these LED indicators.
LED1
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LED$
TONE STYLE
On
Off
Off
1/4 Primary siren tone frequency (default)
Off
On
Off
1/2 Primary siren tone frequency
On
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15 Seconds
Off
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frequency siren sound for use in heavy traffic, intersections or other high ambient noise conditions.
• The Howler is an add -on to any 100.200 watt warning siren such as the Whalen 295SL:Series, Works with most Siren
Amplifiers. Includes two speakers for use with Howler amplifier only.
• Works with any sweeping tone, plus Hi /Low and electronic mechanical tone generated by the primary siren.
• The Howler low - frequency tones are synchronous with your primary siren tones to penetrate high noise. high traffic
situations.
• The Howler Siren Amplifier module uses the primary siren speaker output wires and divides the frequency down to one of
three frequency bands via dip switch. Selections are 114 tone, 112 tone or a composite of 1/4 and 112 tones.
• Lower frequency reverberating tones are better able to penetrate other vehicles, alerting drivers to the presence of the
oncoming emergency. vehicle.
• Push on /push off button activates/ deactivates the siren, allowing radio transmission to the vehicle without waiting for the
unit to time out.
• Built -in . timer limits overexposure time to operator. Operators are advised to wear approved hearing protection.
• Two separate external cancel controls, standard. A positive or negative activation will cancel tone.
• Select tone duration and tone style vie easy Scan- LeckTv feature and LED indicator. (selection of 8 different tone durations:
8-80 seconds maximum)
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16 r Guide to Equitable Sharing
VIII. What Are the Uses of Equitably Shared Property?
A. Law enforcement uses
Except as noted in this Guide, equitably shared funds shall be used by law enforcement agencies for
law enforcement purposes only. Subject to laws, rules, regulations, and orders of the state or local juris-
diction governing the use of public funds available for law enforcement purposes, the expenses noted
below are pre - approved as permissible uses of shared funds and property.
To avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, any employee of any federal,
state, or local governmental agency (or members of his or her immediate family or those residing in
his or her household) who was involved in the investigation which led to the forfeiture of the prop-
erty to be sold by the USMS contractor is prohibited from purchasing, either directly or indirectly,
forfeited property. Additionally, Department of Justice employees and contractors may not, without
prior written approval of a designated agency official, directly or indirectly purchase property that has
been forfeited to the United States; or personally use such property that has been directly or indirectly
purchased from the United States by a member of his or her immediate family.
The fact that shared property was forfeited as a result of a particular federal violation does not limit
its use. For example, when an agency receives a share of property that was forfeited for a federal drug
violation, the recipient is not limited in its use of the property in the recipient agency's drug enforce-
ment program. Among the following uses, priority should be given to supporting community policing
activities, training, and law enforcement operations:
1. Permissible uses
a. Law enforcement investigations —the support of investigations and operations that may
result in furthering the law enforcement goals and mission, e.g., payment of overtime for
officers and investigators; payments to informants; "buy," "flash," or reward money; and
the purchase of evidence.
b. Law enforcement training —the training of officers, investigators, prosecutors, and
law enforcement support personnel in any area that is necessary to perform official
law enforcement duties. Priority consideration should be given to training in: (1) asset
forfeiture in general (statutory requirements, policies, procedures, case law); (2) the
Fourth Amendment (search and seizure, probable cause, drafting affidavits, confidential
informant reliability); (3) ethics and the National Code of Professional Conduct for Asset
Forfeiture,16 (4) due process; (5) protecting the rights of innocent third parties (individuals
and lienholders); (6) use of computers and other equipment in support of law enforcement
duties; and (7) this Guide.
c. Law enforcement and detention facilities —the costs associated with the purchase, lease,
construction, expansion, improvement, or operation of law enforcement or detention
facilities used or managed by the recipient agency. For example, the costs of leasing,
16 See Appendix B for a copy of the National Code of Professional Conduct for Asset Forfeiture.
Guide to Equitable Sheering n17
operating, and furnishing an off -site undercover narcotics facility is a permissible use
of shared funds. Capital improvements should not be made on leased property or
space since the law enforcement agency will not benefit from the improvements upon
termination of the lease; improvement costs are generally covered in the terms of the tease.
Approval from AFMLS is required prior to making such capital expenditures.
d. Law enforcement equipment —the costs associated with the purchase, lease, maintenance,
or operation of law enforcement equipment for use by law enforcement personnel that
supports law enforcement activities. For example, furniture, file cabinets; office supplies,
telecommunications equipment, copiers, safes, fitness equipment computers, computer
accessories and software, body armor, uniforms, firearms, radios, cellular telephones;
electronic surveillance equipment and vehicles (e.g., patrol cars and surveillance vehicles).
e. Law enforcement travel and transportation —the costs associated with travel and
transportation to perform or in support of law enforcement duties and activities. All
related costs must be in accordance with the agency's state per diem and must not create
the appearance of extravagance or impropriety.
f. Law enforcement awards and memorials" -the cost of award plaques and certificates for
law enforcement personnel, provided that the plaque or certificate is in recognition of a
law enforcement achievement, activity, or the completion of law enforcement training, . and
the cost does not create the appearance of extravagance or impropriety. Shared funds may
not be used to pay cash awards.
Shared finds may be used to pay the costs for modest commemorative plaques,
displays, or memorials that serve to recognize or memorialize a law enforcement officer's
contributions, such as a memorial plaque or stone at a police department facility in honor
of officers killed in the line of duty.
g. Drug and gang education and awareness programs —the costs associated with
conducting drug or gang education and awareness programs by law enforcement
agencies. Such costs include meeting costs, anti -drug abuse literature costs, travel
expenses, and salaries for officers working in a drug education program such as DARE.
h. Matching funds —the costs associated with paying a state or local law enforcement
agency's matching contribution or share in a federal grant program, provided that the
grant funds are used for a permissible law enforcement purpose in accordance with this
Guide or where such use is authorized by federal law.
L Pro rata funding —a law enforcement agency's percentage of the costs associated with
supporting multi- agency items or facilities. For example, if a town purchases a new
computerized payroll system, and the police department payroll represents 20 percent
of the total use of the payroll system, then the police department may use shared money
to fund its pro rata share (20 percent) of the operating and maintenance expenses of the
system.
18 ■ Guide to Equitable Sharing
j. Asset accounting and tracking —the costs associated with the accounting, auditing, and
tracking of expenditures for federally shared cash, proceeds, and tangible property. For
example, the use of shared funds to pay the fees associated with the contracting of a
bookkeeper is permissible.
The OMB Single Audit Act requires any agency that expends more than $500,000 in
federal funds in an agency's fiscal year to complete an external audit. The use of forfeiture
funds to perform tlus audit is permissible.
k. Language assistance services— In connection with their law enforcement activities and
operations, recipient agencies are encouraged to consider the need for language services
for persons with limited English proficiency and, consistent with the provisions of this
Guide, may use shared funds to provide such services. Examples of such permissible uses
include the costs of language training for law enforcement personnel and 911 operators,
contracting for interpretation services, and printing law enforcement documents in foreign
languages.
Transfers to other law enforcement agencies —Cash transfers of shared funds from one
state or local law enforcement agency to another are permitted. In order to receive a cash
transfer of shared hinds, the law enforcement agency must be in compliance with the
Agreement, Certification and Audit provisions of this Guide (see part X). All cash transfers
must be used in accordance with the permissible use provisions of this Guide. The agency
transferring the funds is responsible for verifying that the recipient agency is eligible to
receive sharing. The transfer must be reported on the Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification form filed by both the donor and recipient agencies.
m. Support of community -based programs —A state or local law enforcement agency or
prosecutor's office may use up to 15 percent of the total of shared monies received by
that agency in the last two fiscal years for the costs associated with drug abuse treatment,
drug and crime prevention education, housing and job skills programs, or other nonprofit
community -based programs or activities that are formally approved by the chief law
enforcement officer (e.g., chief, sheriff, prosecutor). All expenditures must be supportive
of and consistent with a law enforcement effort, policy, and /or initiative.
Cash transfers to community -based programs are not permitted. State and local
law enforcement agencies are prohibited from making cash transfers or donations to
support community -based programs. Instead, agencies may directly purchase supplies,
equipment, and /or services for eligible community -based programs, or reimburse such
programs for eligible expenditures with a valid, itemized receipt. See Appendix C for
guidelines to determine a community-based program's eligibility.
n. Windfall situations —Where the total amount of federal equitable sharing received within
one fiscal year represents over 25 percent of a state or local law enforcement agency's
annual budget, recipient agencies may utilize the amount over 25 percent to provide
additional support to community -based programs as referenced in letter m above. For
Guide to Equitable Sharing ■ 19
example, if an agency's annual appropriated budget is $1 million and the agency receives
a total of $300,000 in equitable sharing funds during the fiscal year, the amount above
$250,000 (25 percent of the agency's budget), or $50,000, is considered a 'windfall." The
agency, in its discretion, may use all or part of this money in addition to the 15 percent
permitted under section m above. In windfall situations, AFMLS may require additional
auditing and /or reporting regarding the agency's handling and expenditure of funds.
2. Impermissible uses
a. Salaries — Equitable sharing monies may not be used to pay the salaries and benefits of
current, permanent law enforcement personnel, except in limited circumstances. 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 monies does not influence, or
appear to influence, law enforcement decisions.
Exception: Equitable sharing funds may be used to pay the salaries and benefits of law
enforcement officers in the following limited situations:
(1) Express statutory authorization —When federal law expressly permits state and
local law enforcement agencies to use equitably shared funds to pay the salaries
and benefits of local law enforcement officers or as matching funds in federal
grant programs, such use is permissible. For example, the Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS) program established by the Violent Crime Control and
Law Enforcement Act of 1994, allows state and local law enforcement agencies to
use equitably shared funds to meet the local match requirements of that program,
including grants for salaries and benefits.
(2) Overtime of officers and investigators — Shared funds may be used to pay the
overtime of officers and investigators involved in law enforcement operations. This
policy is applicable to all officers and is not limited to those working on drug - related
investigations.
(3) New positions and temporary or not -to- exceed one year appointments — Shared
funds may be used to pay the first year's salary and benefits of an individual
hired for a new sworn law enforcement position that supplements the current
law enforcement work force. After the first year, the salary and benefits for that
position must be paid entirely from the agency's appropriated funds. Shared funds
may also be used to pay the salaries of temporary (less than one year) positions
or not -to- exceed one year appointments. This exception applies strictly to sworn
law enforcement positions. Shared funds may not be used to provide funding for
unworn, support personnel (e.g., administrative, secretarial, or clerical positions).