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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.M.
For Meeting of: February 19, 2019

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice
SUBMITTED BY:

Gary Jones, Interim 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.  A copy of the agreement is on file in the City Clerk's office.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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