Detective Steve Norris and assisted by members of the multi-jurisdictional Tactical Crime Suppression Unit. By the spring of 2016, search warrants were executed at the Oakwood residence and another address in Beavercreek, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of over 160 pounds of marijuana, numerous vehicles and firearms, and over $300,000 in US currency.
Federal law provides for the forfeiture of money that is related to certain kinds of criminal activity including illegal drug activity. Upon forfeiture, that money is distributed among the law enforcement agencies involved in the case. In this case, the money was ultimately distributed to nine agencies and Oakwood’s share is $27,480.66.
The Director of Public Safety has recommended that a portion of this money should be used to replace the City’s detective vehicle, which is nearing the end of its useful service life and is frequently in need of repair. The entire cost of the replacement vehicle will be paid from forfeiture funds. However, a supplemental appropriation is necessary because that vehicle was not originally budgeted for replacement in 2018.
The Oakwood Public Safety Department and especially Detective Norris were instrumental in this investigation, and Council believes this is an appropriate use for the money. This supplemental appropriation will provide for the expenditure of an additional $20,000 from the Law Enforcement Fund.
This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.
A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Mr. Stephens explained that this is the third and final step of the Oakwood 2019 street lighting program, and was introduced for a first reading at the April 2 Council meeting. This ordinance allows for the costs of 2019 street lighting to be certified to the Montgomery County Auditor for assessment.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Hilton that the ordinance be passed.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:
There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.
A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Vice Mayor Byington explained that to comply with Section 6.01 of the City Charter, this is the annual housekeeping ordinance to estimate the City’s revenues and expenses for calendar year 2019. It was introduced for a first reading at the April 2 Council meeting.
Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Epley that the ordinance be passed.