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Approval of a Local Agreement Between the County of Dallas and the City of Lewisville for Sharing of Proceeds of the Sale of Contraband Seized or Forfeited Under Chapter 59 and Article 18.18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and for the City Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute the Agreement.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
The Lewisville Police Department seizes contraband during investigations, and when forfeited, these assets may be used for authorized law enforcement purposes. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Texas in all forfeiture cases in Dallas County, with proceeds shared between the agencies for services provided. Due to increased personal property seizures and negotiated cash settlements, the agreement has been updated to include assets such as stocks, securities, cryptocurrencies, jewelry, precious metals, coins, negotiable instruments, and similar items, which will be sold and distributed 65% to the Lewisville Police Department and 35% to the District Attorney’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement as set forth in the caption above.