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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-095 amend equitable sharing agmt with US Dept of JusticeRESOLUTION NO. R-2026-095 A RESOLUTION amending 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 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification was approved by the Yakima City Council on February 17, 2026, which 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 Parties agree that the Equitable Sharing Agreement should be amended; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the amendment to the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification; 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 Amendment to the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice, both the amendment and original agreement of which are hereby incorporated by reference, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7m, day of July, 2026. ATTEST: C, City Clerk Brown, Mayor ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.B. For Meeting of: July 7, 2026 Resolution authorizing an amendment to 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 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. This resolution approves an amendment to agreement approved via resolution R-2026-028. 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: R-2026_M©U_Amending.Equitable.Sharing.docx