HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-09-2015 OCDETF Revolving Fund 2015Thomas J. Tracy
Town Auditor
TO:
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
Auditor
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617.972.6460
Fax: 617.972-6563
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Honorable Town Council
Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
FROM: Raeleen Parsons, Purchasing Agent
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor
DATE: June 4, 2015
RE: FY 2016 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)
Lease Revolving Fund
In accordance with the lease between the Town of Watertown and WaterPart LLC, the
Honorable Town Council authorized the establishment of a revolving fund on October
14, 2008. As part of the authorization, and in accordance with G.L. Ch. 44, 53E %, the
Honorable Town Council established an expenditure limit not to exceed $500,000 for FY
2009 activity.
Due to one time items related to the OCDETF property, specifically for the purchase and
installation of furniture and equipment, the Honorable Town Council established an
expenditure limit not to exceed $1,850,000 for FY 2010 activity. For FY 2011 and FY
2012, the Honorable Town Council established an annual expenditure limit not to exceed
$1,350,000. The Honorable Town Council established a $1,900,000 spending limit for
2013 and a $1,500,000 spending limit for FY 2014 and FY 2015.
The purpose of this communication is to request the Honorable Town Council establish
an expenditure limit for FY 2016. We are requesting a spending limit of $1,725,000.
The $1,725,000 of estimated FY 2016 expenditures is as follows:
Rent, Taxes, Liability $850,000
Utilities $200,000
Technical Programs $250,000
Law enforcement initiatives $225,000
Miscellaneous $150,000
Building Maintenance & Janitorial Services $50,000
Miscellaneous include Security Alarm, Internet Service, Cable, and Phone.
Please be advised that all of the actual expenditures are reimbursed to the Town by the
Federal Government on a monthly basis. We have attached a draft resolution for the
Honorable Town Council's consideration. Please contact either one of us if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this request.
Resolution R -2015 -
WHEREAS: The City known as the Town of Watertown entered into a lease with
WaterPart LLC for property at One Arsenal Place; and
WHEREAS: That lease is intended to benefit the operations of the federal Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force ("OCDETF"); and
WHEREAS: The operations of the OCDETF will benefit the Town in providing
specialized training and support for the Town's police department as well as providing an •
additional level of protection for the Town's residents; and
WHEREAS: The Town has entered into a reimbursement agreement with the OCDETF
to fund the lease and activities at One Arsenal Place; and
WHEREAS: The General Laws, Chapter 44, 53E 1/2 authorizes the creation of a
revolving fiord as a mechanism for the dedication of funds derived from a specific
municipal operation to the future support of such operation; and
WHEREAS: The Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown
authorized the establishment of a revolving fiend pursuant to G.L. ch. 44; 53E '/z to be
known as the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Lease Revolving Fund:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there shall be deposited into said
Revolving Fund all revenues received from any source in connection with the Organized
Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Lease, including any reimbursements received from
the federal govermnent; and from said Revolving Fund expenditures may be made for the
Town's obligations under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Lease with
the approval of the Town Manager, in an amount not to exceed $1,725,000 during Fiscal
Year 2016, provided that expenditures in excess of said $1,725,000 maybe authorized by
vote of the Town Council.
Council Member
I hereby certify, that at a regular meeting of the nine member Town Council for which a
quorum was present, the above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, •
against and present on June 9, 2015.
Valerie Papas Mark S. Sideris
Clerk of the Council Council President