HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-061 Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of JusticeItem No. 7.H.
For Meeting of: April 1, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification with the United States Department of Justice
SUBMITTED BY:*Shawn Boyle, Chief of Police
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima and the United States Department of Justice, through their law enforcement
agencies, have maintained a cooperative working agreement designed to combat controlled substance
traffic within the City of Yakima.
The federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification sets forth the requirements for participation in
the federal Equitable Sharing Program and restrictions upon the use of federally forfeited cash, property,
proceeds, and any interest earned which are equitably shared with the participating law enforcement
agency. A copy of the agreement is on file in the City Clerk's office.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Res-USDOJ-ESAC.docx
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