The request for the City Council is to approve Police Federal Equitable Sharing Forfeiture expenditures not to exceed $113,900.00. In addition, the Council is being asked to approve Police State Forfeiture expenditures not to exceed $6,000.00. The total amount of expenditures from both forfeiture accounts will not exceed $119,900.00. Finally, the Council is being asked to approve the corresponding budget amendment from the finance department, which allocates these forfeiture funds along with a $9,500.00 Police K-9 donation from the Pasco Florida Kennel Club into the Police Department's F.Y. 2023/2024 budget. 

The above-mentioned funded forfeiture accounts exist to support police operations with dollars legally obtained from illegal activities. The funds in our forfeiture accounts are meant to be utilized by the New Port Richey Police Department to support the agency’s mission to safeguard our community. It should be noted that oversight of our forfeiture funds and the use thereof is accomplished through audits by Federal Officials, State Officials, and mandatory spending approval by the New Port Richey City Council.

The below strategic forfeiture expenditure list outlines the items that will enhance the Police Departments operational capabilities. These requested items (along with the Police K-9 donation of $9,500.00) represent a significant non-general fund investment in our Police Department that will advance our capabilities in providing services and support to the community.

The itemized list of expenditures are as follows:

Federal Equitable Sharing Forfeiture Account - total expenditures $113,900.00:

1) Police drone, ancillary drone equipment, drone operational computer, and pilot training costs - expenditure approval up to $27,000.00.    

2) Police K-9 dog, ancillary K-9 supplies and equipment - expenditure approval up to $12,500.00.

3) Police upgraded pistol red-dot optic sighting system for all officers - expenditure approval up to $15,000.00.

4) Police upgraded rifle red-dot optic sighting system for all officers - expenditure approval up to $15,000.00.

5) Police upgraded alarm systems for police vehicles - expenditure approval up to $17,500.00.

6) Police vehicle park lock switch for enhanced security of our vehicles - expenditure approval up to $3,400.00.

7) Police Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & First Aid Kits - expenditure approval up to $5,000.00.

8) Police upgraded utility golf cart for events and police operations. Includes equipment and decal markings - expenditure approval up to $18,500.00.

State Forfeiture Account - total expenditures $6,000.00:

1) Police upgraded winter jackets with reflective lettering - expenditure approval up to $6,000.00.

Reserve for Police K-9 - total expenditures $9,500.00:

1) Pasco Florida Kennel Club donation to help fund the purchase of a Police K-9 - expenditure approval up to $9,500.00.