STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Criminal District Attorney and donation of $140,800.00 to support Dallas Police Department Fentanyl Education and Enforcement Program; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $140,800.00 in the Miscellaneous Gifts and Donation Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $140,800.00 in the Miscellaneous Gifts and Donation Fund - Revenue: Miscellaneous Gifts and Donation Fund $140,800.00
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BACKGROUND
Dallas County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure sections CCP 59.06 (d-1), (d-2), and (d-3), wishes to donate $140,800.00 to the City for Fentanyl Education and Enforcement Program. This program will allow Dallas Police Department (DPD) and Dallas County to work collaboratively on providing classroom lectures on the dangers of the use of fentanyl. Education materials like flyers, pamphlets, and brochures will be provided to schools. Additionally, public messaging will be utilized using radio advertising, social media advertising, and digital media to bring awareness to the use of fentanyl. DPD will host community meetings, safety summer camps, and townhall to educate the community about fentanyl. Finally, this program allows for the purchase of supplies to combat fentanyl overdoses and equipment used to test and analyze testing of fentanyl narcotics.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Revenue: Miscellaneous Gifts and Donation Fund $140,800.00