I received several e-mails from agencies with the same questions regarding the restrictions and reporting requirements on the CLEEP funds. It appears that each agency will receive a minimum of $100,000 to be used for "high technology equipment." According to an analyst at the Department of Finance this can be used for just about anything related to law enforcement equipment. It doesn't appear that there are any reporting requirements although you may want to be able to document your expenditures. Some of the responses I received are as follows: We also contract with the Sheriff; however our Council is planning on purchasing a decibel measuring device--our community is known for its loud parties,etc.--this will help with that kind of enforcement, especially in the evening. Mike Blazenski City of Hawaiian Gardens We also contract our PD. They have plans to spend the money on new equipment, so we are simply putting the money in our equipment replacement fund and allowing them to purchase what they decide they need. As far as I know, there is no reporting of any kind. Wish we had more like this! Lori Rose, City of San Ramon The City of Porterville will be using the money to put computers in our patrol cars. As far as I know, there are no reporting requirements at all! Darrel Pyle Director of Finance Gridley is using the funds for a multitude of upgrades and replacements. We are going to upgrade our e-mail system and add a network for our police station and will be replacing our 911 recording system and adding a base station to our dispatch station. This will use about half of our $100,000. The rest is unallocated but will be used for other communications or the like purchases. We will be the contractor for another jurisdiction by the end of the calendar year and our suggestion to them is to use some of the funds to purchase the vehicle that will be required as part of the contract. In talking with a contact with the state controllers' office, reporting hasn't been identified yet but that it should not be too onerous. We in Santee also received just over $120,000. It hit me by surprise. I am waiting to get more information on restrictions for use and accounting. I will be interested in what you find out. We also contract with the Sheriff here is San Diego County for law enforcement. Cindy Borchard Finance Director City of Calabasas 26135 Mureau Road Calabasas, CA 91302 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 818-878-4242 Ext. 241 voice 818-878-4215 FAX
