HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 39-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 39-2015
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF UP TO $20,000
OF POLICE ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS FOR A MONETARY
REWARD FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE
CAPTURE AND PROSECUTION OF THOSE RESPONSIBLE
FOR COLD CASE HOMICIDES
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco Police Department has a Cold Case Task
Force to investigate older unsolved homicide cases, and
WHEREAS, there are presently 16 unsolved homicides in South San Francisco, dating
back to 1976, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends offering reward money that leads to the capture and
prosecution of those responsible for unsolved crimes, as it would serve a public purpose and
provide benefits the community; and
WHEREAS, the reward money will be paid from available Police Seizure Funds, which
is an authorized expense of the Police Asset Seizure Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby appropriates and authorizes the South San Francisco
Police Department to offer up to $20,000 from the Police Asset Seizure Fund for information
that leads to capture and prosecution of those responsible for unsolved homicides.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
authorizes the Finance Department to establish a Budget consistent with the information
contained in the staff report, with $20,000 in funding appropriated per occurrence from the
Police Asset Seizure Fund.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of
May, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Karyl Matsumoto, Pradeep Gupta, and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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► Clerk Aggy Iff