Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sarah Mack, Chief of Police
AGENDA DATE: June 17, 2025
TITLE: APPROVAL TO UTILIZE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
AND RELATED MAINTENANCE PLAN(S) (REPORT OF:
POLICE) (NOT APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approval to Utilize Asset Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Law Enforcement Equipment and Related Maintenance Plans
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the Police Department to purchase law enforcement equipment and related maintenance plan(s) at a cost up to $18,537.86 which includes a ten percent contingency.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment as set forth in the Fiscal Impact Section of this report.
SUMMARY
This report recommends the City Council authorize the Moreno Valley Police Department (MVPD) to purchase law enforcement equipment and related maintenance plan(s) to increase the availability for use as the number of deputies has increased. The Police Department proposes utilizing up to $18,537.56 of Asset Forfeiture funds to acquire this equipment to continue the use as a force multiplier and critical data source in support of City Council approved fireworks taskforce operations , on-scene law enforcement investigations, and calls for service.
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DISCUSSION
Since 2019, MVPD has used this equipment as a cost-effective force multiplier assisting law enforcement at crime scenes, during severe traffic collision investigations, and in the field in response to priority one (1) and priority two (2) crime s by supplementing data collection practices.
In 2019, the City Council approved the use of Asset Forfeiture funds for the purchase of equipment to generate the supplemental data for traffic collision reconstruction due to significant numbers of injury and fatal traffic collisions. In 2020, the City Council approved the use of Asset Forfeiture funds again as a recommendation by the Public Safety Subcommittee Fireworks Taskforce to purchase equipment to address significant numbers of complaints regarding the frequent use of illegal fireworks in Moreno Valley.
Subsequently, in December 2023, Asset Forfeiture funds were authorized to be used to replace the equipment previously purchased as changes in technology occur rapidly, improving functionality and compatibility with other technological uses.
For the last several years, this equipment has become a reliable source for supplemental data while on scene during several types of investigations including, but not limited to, the traffic collisions and fireworks operations as discussed. The ability to use this equipment during investigations at crime scenes is an effective and efficient means to solve crimes and provide critical information that helps to keep the community and law enforcement officials safer. Additionally, this equipment aids law enforcement in searching for missing juveniles and adults.
Costs associated with this purchase of equipment and related maintenance plans are attached. Because of price fluctuations due to national tariff fluctuations, quotes are only valid for seven (7) days. As a result, a ten percent contingency has been built into the request for use of Asset Forfeiture funds as follows:
Equipment Quote # Cost Contingency Totals
Power Station and
Accessories D6812 $ 854.79 $ 85.48 $ 940.27 DJI Avata 2 Fly More
Combo D5966 $ 15,997.81 $ 1,599.78 $ 17,597.59 Totals $ 16,852.60 $ 1,685.26 $ 18,537.86
Advexure is the Riverside County Sheriff Department (RSO) approved vendor for related equipment. The model (s), and accessories as proposed are what are used by RSO stations countywide. Utilizing Advexure allows for continuity of use. Continuity of use is essential to ensure that deputies working at the Moreno Valley station are familiar and well trained in utilizing the same equipment.
Advexure was selected as it is a leading U.S. based drone solutions provider specializing in the distribution, integration, and support of commercial unmanned aeria l systems (UAS) with a focus on serving public safety, government agencies, utilities, and
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enterprise-level clients. Advexture is rated high for its customer service and is located in Irvine, CA, which provides for expedited turnaround for repairs. The company partners with manufacturers such as DJI, Teledyne FLIR, and Autel Robotics to provide cutting - edge aerial platforms equipped for tasks like aerial mapping, thermal imaging, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and more.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Aut horize the purchase of law enforcement equipment and related maintenance plan(s), up to $18,537.86 and approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not authorize the purchase of law enforcement equipment and related maintenance plan(s), up to $18,537.86 and approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Moreno Valley Police Department is requesting the City Council approve the use of Asset Forfeiture funding secured by the County of Riverside to purchase law enforcement equipment. Funding for this purchase will not have an impact on the City’s General Fund in FY 2024/25.
Description Fund GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 24/25
Budget
FY 24/25
Proposed
Amendment
FY 24/25
Amended
Budget
Asset Forfeiture
Revenue (from
County)
Gen. Fund 1010-60-65-40010-480150 Rev $409,526 $18,538 $428,064 Oper Mtrls – Furn &
Equip Gen. Fund 1010-60-65-40010-630330 Exp $20,000 $18,538 $38,538
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Shanna Palau Sarah Mack
Public Safety Contracts Administrator Chief of Police
Concurred By:
Chris Gaskins
Lieutenant
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
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1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PD_20250617_PURCHASELAWENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT_DRONES_FINAL.docx
Attachments: - AdvexureQuoteD5966.pdf
- AdvexureQuoteD6812.pdf
Final
Approval
Date:
Jun 11, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature - Task assigned to Sarah Mack was completed by assistant Shanna Palau
Sarah Mack
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez