§ 2-124. Procedure to expend funds.

(a)

There shall not be permitted the withdrawal or expenditure of proceeds obtained under the forfeiture provisions of F.S. § 932.701 which are deposited into the special fund, except by the following procedure:

(b)

For those funds obtained via the administrative fee authorized by Resolution No. 2002-51, the chief of police or his designee, may by written request to the city manager make expenditures from this fund in compliance with any purchasing/bidding requirements as may be in effect within the city at the time of such [request].

(c)

Any required requests for expenditures shall be placed on the next available agenda for the city commission for consideration. The commission shall grant or deny the request based upon the criteria of this division and F.S. § 932.701 et.seq., and in its discretion, may require further and additional information, or procedure(s), including but not limited to requiring request for proposals, formal bidding, or other purchasing protocol in order to obtain the most value and quality available for the item(s) requested.

(Ord. No. 2002-20, § 4, 11-21-02)