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November 12, 2019 Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $24,148 OF TELEPHONE COMMISSION REVENUE IN THE FY 2020 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR USE BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 406 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $85,666.45, of which $69,020.26 is from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and $16,646.19 is from the Division of Customs and Border Patrol of the Homeland Security Department, and appropriating said amount in the FY 2020 Sheriff’s Asset Forfeiture Fund for use by the Sheriff’s Office. Background:  City Council adopted the FY 2020 Operating Budget on May 14, 2019.  The Asset Forfeiture Fund is part of that budget. Discussion:  The Sheriff’s Office received $69,020.26 in revenue in Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds from the DEA.  The appropriation allows the Sheriff’s Office to purchase law enforcement equipment, donate funds to Drug Court, purchase computer equipment, purchase anti- drug coloring books and crayons for school kids, and other items necessary within the guidelines set forth in the Equitable Sharing Guide.  The Sheriff’s Office received $16,646.19 in revenue in Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds from the Division of Customs and Border Patrol of Homeland Security.  The appropriation allows the Sheriff’s Office to purchase law enforcement equipment, and purchase computer equipment and other necessary items within the guidelines set forth in the Equitable Sharing Guide.  The following table shows the impact of the proposed additional revenue on the Sheriff’s account lines in the FY 2020 Asset Forfeiture Fund: Additional Current FY 2020 FY 2019-2020 FY 2019-2020 Appropriation Revised Account Line Appropriation Amount Appropriation Supp – Other $20,427.69 $45,000.45 $65,428.14 Training 16,809.67 20,666 37,475.67 Noncap – Com 2,752.85 20,000 22,752.85 Total $39,990.21 $85,666.45 $125,656.66 Financial Impact:  The Asset Forfeiture Fund will increase by the said amount. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will complete the necessary budget adjustments. 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: