Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | September 22, 2020 |
| Department: | Police Department |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 20-R-111 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz Texas, authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Schertz and the Comal County District Attorney in reference to the disposition of seized property and contraband. (C. Kelm/M. Hansen) |
BACKGROUND
Disposition of seized property is regulated by State law, specifically Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The attorney representing the State (County District Attorney) is authorized by this code to enter into an agreement with a law enforcement agency to determine how such property and/or proceeds from such property will be disposed. There must be an agreement for the law enforcement agency to receive any property or proceeds. This agreement provides the manner and means that any said seized property and/or contraband and proceeds therefrom will be disposed.
GOAL
To enter into an inter-local agreement that will regulate and allow for the disposition of seized property and/or contraband and any proceeds therefrom.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Property and/or contraband and any proceeds therefrom may be utilized in certain strictly regulated situations to purchase law enforcement related equipment and training. This equipment and training is then achieved without the use of general fund revenues.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into this agreement with the Comal County District Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into this agreement with the Comal County District Attorney’s Office.