HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-028 equitable sharing agmt with US Dept of JusticeRESOLUTION NO. R-2026-028
A RESOLUTION authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the
United States Department of Justice.
WHEREAS, the City 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; and
WHEREAS, the agreement sets forth the requirements for participation in the federal
Equitable Sharing Program; and
WHEREAS, the agreement sets forth the restrictions upon the use of federally forfeited
cash, property, proceeds, and any interest earned which are equitably shared with the
participating law enforcement agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the
agreement; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager and the Chief of Police of the City of Yakima are hereby authorized to
sign the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of
Justice, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of February, 2026.
ATTEST:
Roaiinda Ibarra,
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.L.
For Meeting of: February 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY: `Shawn Boyle, Chief of Police
Bronson Faul, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification with the United States Department of Justice
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.
This item is revenue positive, though the amounts are unknown and the uses of the funds are restricted
to a narrow scope of activities.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Res-USDOJ Equitable Sharing Agreement & Certification.docx