HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-026 Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of JusticeA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-026
authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the
United States Department of Justice.
WHEREAS, 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; 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 21 st day of February, 2023.
ATTEST:
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(J Janice Deccio, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: February 21, 2023
ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification with the United States Department of Justice
SUBMITTED BY:*Matthew Murray, 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.
The Federal Equitable Sharing Program and Certification (ESAC) sets forth the requirements for
participation in ESAC 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:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Res-USDOJ Equitable Sharing Agreement &
Certification 2/7/2023 Resolution
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