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Read. Follow. Verify.Supplemental Budget Resolution for Pensacola Police Department Equipment
Record date · February 16, 2023
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What This Bill Does
This resolution authorizes the use of funds from the for a specific purchase by the Pensacola Police Department. The document formally approves the allocation for the 2023 fiscal year.
This resolution authorizes the expenditure of federal law enforcement funds for the Pensacola Police Department, impacting the department's available resources for equipment or operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pensacola Police Department
The department receives authorization to spend funds from the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
Pensacola Taxpayers
The resolution manages the allocation of federal law enforcement funds within the city budget.
Key Facts
- Resolution 2023-006 was passed by the City Council.
- The resolution authorizes a supplemental budget allocation.
- Funds are sourced from the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
- The funds are designated for use by the Pensacola Police Department.
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- The resolution was introduced on December 22, 2022.
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Use of Federal Trust Funds
The city is utilizing federal trust funds to supplement the police budget, a common mechanism to avoid using general fund tax dollars for specific equipment needs.
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