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CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
THE DRUG FORFEITURE (JES) FUND AND
RENAMING DRUG/FORFEITURE FELONY FUND TO
POLICE FORFEITURE FUND
WHEREAS, The City of Orono recognizes the need to efficiently manage certain revenues
designated for specific purposes; and
WHEREAS,the establishment and renaming of special revenue funds will enhance the
accountability and transparency of these funds; and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 1997, the Drug/Felony Forfeiture Fund was established to track
cash and property seized relating to drug and/or felony type criminal activity,
donations received specifically for the police department, or such other revenues as
appropriate and authorized; and
WHEREAS, the annual equitable sharing report requires that the funds be tracked separately
between Justice and Treasury Fund and other types of police forfeiture activity
non-related to the Justice Equitable Sharing activities; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Drug Forfeiture (JES) Fund(232)be
established and the Drug/Felony Forfeiture Fund is renamed to Police Forfeiture
Fund(231)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $227,008 related to Justice Fund and$197,539.35 related
to Treasury Funds, total of$424,547.35, will be transferred from the Police
Forfeiture Fund(231) to the Drug Forfeiture (JES) Fund(232).
1. Establishment of Special Revenue Fund
The City of Orono hereby establishes a special revenue fund titled Drug Forfeiture (JES)
Fund(232) for the purpose of accounting for revenues and expenses related to the Justice
Equitable Sharing activities. The City of Orono will thus rename the Drug/Felony
Forfeiture Fund(231) to Police Forfeiture Fund.
2. Funding Sources
The funds will receive revenues from drug, felony, and forfeiture activities of the Police
Department.
3. Use of Funds
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Monies in these special revenue funds are restricted for use related to drug, DWI and
other authorized enforcement activities.
4. Administration
The finance depai talent shall be responsible for the administration of the special revenue
funds, including the tracking of revenues and expenditures. The police department will
assist in ensuring that funds are used for related and authorized expenditures.
5. Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held on February 23,
2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO
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Christi si , ity Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor