Resolution No. 2010-093RESOLUTION NO. 2010-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF TWO SEIZED PROPERTY CUSTODIAL AGREEMENTS WITH
THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR A 2007
TOYOTA CAMRY AND A 2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
WHEREAS, the Vernon Police Department ("Police
Department") has a detective assigned to the Southwest Border
Initiative ("SWBI") narcotics investigation taskforce which is
operated by members of the Federal Bureau of Investigations ("FBI")
and the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"); and
WHEREAS, as part of the investigation process, members of
SWBI conduct asset forfeitures of property as a result of narcotic
investigations; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies that assist in the
federal forfeiture of property may receive equitable shares of
federally forfeited assets; and
WHEREAS, the United States Marshals Service ("USMS") has
informed the City that the Police Department's request for the
transfer of a 2007 Toyota Camry and a 2008 Toyota Sequoia (the
"federally forfeited property") has been granted; and
WHEREAS, by memo dated June 16, 2010, the Police
Department has recommended that the City enter into seized property
custodial agreements to allow the City to take possession of the
federally forfeited property and complete the final forfeiture
process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon does
hereby find and determine that the recitals contained hereinabove
are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Agreements, copies of which are attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem to execute said Agreements
for, and on behalf of, the City of Vernon and the City Clerk, or
Deputy City Clerk, is hereby authorized to attest thereto.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the City Administrator, or his designee, to take whatever
actions are deemed necessary or desirable for the purpose of
implementing and carrying out the purposes of this Resolution and
the transactions herein approved or authorized.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the City Clerk, or her.designee, to send fully executed
Agreements to the United States Marshal Service.
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SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution,
and the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution
and the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2010.
Hilario Cronzales
Name:
Title: Mayor /
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution
No. 2010-93, duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly
held on Monday, July 19, 2010, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this �� day of July, 2010, at Vernon, California.
Willar G. 4Vuc City Clerk
(SEAL)
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UNITED STATES .1V ARShTA.LS SER ME
SEIZED PROPERIT CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT
This Seized .Property Custodial Agreement is entered into by and hetween the UNITED STATTN
MARSHALS SERWCE for the Central.District of California, and the Vernon Pnlic a Department,
Who mutually agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custody of the aforesaid
department pending f pal, forfeiture and approval of the equitable sharing request pursuant to case
number 09-AEA-51G39.8W-09-0075), Description: 2007 To ota Cs wry CE
VIN: 4TIBE46K87U050394,
It. is fu' rther agreed that the aforesaid department ,shall:
1, provide secure storage,faeilities that are under the control of the aforesaid department, and;
2..Provide any and all necessary maintenance at the expense of the aforesaid department to insure that the
property hereinafter described woes not unnecessarily or excessively deteriorate during the period of
retention, arid;
3. Assume full financial responsibilUy for theft or danrage to the properly while in the cusiadv of the
afbresaid mentioned department, and;
4. Insure that no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons ,shall use or cause
to be uved in any way the property hereinafter described during the period gf'retention and until such time
as written approval of the equitable sharing request has been received by the aforesaid department, and;
S. Insure that no officia&'of'the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall cause any
expertise to he incurred relative to this agreensent that will require reimburtisemenz to the aforesaid
mentioned department by the United States 1V.Iunhal Service without prior written permission f •om the
United States Marshel. for^ the Central., District Of California.
.In the event the property is not forfeited or if the equitable .sharing request is disapproved, the United.
States Marshals Service shall assume custody nr coordinate the transfer• of the custody of the property
hereinafter described on an agreed upon date and time and reimburse the aforesaid mentioned
department for authorized expenses incurred during the period of retention.
COMPLETE THE ATTACKED VI' I-RCLE MVENTOR.X FORM AND SUBMIT TO THE U.S.
MARSHALS ALONG WITH A, CLEAR PICTURE OF THE ODOMETER AND PICTURES OF
ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.
City of Vernon
Department -
Signature ofAuthnrized Representative
Print Name
Date
ATTEST:
Willard G. Yamaguchi, City Clerk
Adent N. Torres
(1#d' ed States Marshals Service
Central District of California
;Sig iature rvf Authorised .Representative
Print Name
Date
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UNITED STATES MASHES SER J17CE
SEIZED PROPER;V), Ci1ST0D1AL AGREEYVE'NT
This SeWd Property Custodial Agreement is entered into by and between the UNITED STATES .
,,I,L1.R.5'I3ALSS.1~.RI,7CEfor the Centr•rtl.Distr•ict of Califoritia, and the VerAgn slice Dg ioxtmenrt
Fi'ho mutually agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custod,- of'the aforesaid
depai-trrterrt pettdinQ final forfeititr'e crrid approval of the er1itirahle sliming reclttest ptrrstrarrt to case
number 09-D� P.-516397,R1-0 -007 1)escriptiort: 2006 TOYOTA SEQU07A
V NI : 5TD2Y67&98S005899
It is further agreed that the aforesaid department shall:
1, Provide secure storage facilities that are under the control of the aforesaid department, and,
2. Provide any and all necessary tnamtenance.at the expense of the aforesaid depar tinenr to insure that
the property hereinafter described does not unnecessarily or eticessively deteriorate during the period of
retention, and;
3. Assttrne fall financial responsibility for theft or damage to the proper0r while in the custody of the
aforesaid mentioned department, and;
4. Insure that no of vials of the aforesaid Mentioned department or any other persons shall use or cause
to be used in any way the property hereinafter described during the period of retention and until such
time as wn'tten approval of the equitable sharing request has been received by the aforesaid department,
and;
5. Insumthat no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall cause any
expense to be incurred relative to this agreement that will require rehilbursement to the aforesaid
mentioned department by -the United States Marshal Service without priorwrinen permission from the
Unite(' States Marshall for the central District of California.
In. the event the property is Trot forfeited or if the equitable sharing request is disapproved, the United
States Marshals Service shall assume custody or coordinate the transfer of the custody of the property
hereinafter described oil an agreed upon date and time and reimburse the aforesaid mentioned
department for authorked expenses incurred during the period of retention.
CO1ULETE TM ATTACHED YBEaCLE INVENTORY FORM AND SUBA ` TO THE' U.S.
jvL4RSRALS ALONG VVI R A CLEAR PICTURE OF TIM 0DOUMTER AND PICTURES OF
ALL FOUR SEDES OF THE 'VE$TCLE.
City of.Vernon
Department
Signature OfArrrl1ori.:ed Repreuntative
Pilnt Ncmte .
Date
ATTEST:
Adam [V. Tors -es
United States M"ttrshals Service
Central District of Califbrain
Signature of duthorised Pepreseiraative
Glenda. R YYal cer
Print Name
.Date
Willard G.rYamaguchi, City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 20, 2010
TO: Daniel Calleros, Police Captain
FROM: Willard Yamaguchi, City Cler
RE: Resolution No. 2010-93 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Two Seized Property Custodial
Agreements With the United States Marshals Service for a 2007 Toyota Camry
and a 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Transmitted herewith as requested by your department, are four partially executed agreements
for your transmittal and a copy of Resolution No. 2010-93, referenced above, which was
approved by City Council on July 19, 2010.
Please ensure that a fully executed original agreement is sent to my attention for the file.
Thank you.
WY:dj
Enclosure
c: Resolution No. 2010-93
Agreement No. 10-045
Police Department
City Of Vernon
August 30, 2010
TO: Debbie Juarez
FROM: Capt. Calleros
SUBJECT: Custodial
Enclosed are two fully executed original custodial agreements between the City of Vernon and the US
Marshals Service for a. 2008 Toyota Sequoia and a 2007 Toyota Camry. The agreements were approved
by City Council through Resolution 42010-93.
UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE
SEM ED PROPERTY CUSTODI.A,L AGREEMENT
This Seized Property Custodial Agreement is entered into by and between the UNITED STAW
MAR SHAI.S SE,R P110E for the Central District of Cali, fnrnia, and the Vernon Police DenaMent .
Who mutually agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custody of the aforesaid
department pending, final forfeiture and approval of the equitable .sharing request pursuant to case
number 09-D1DA-51639.8 R1-09-0078), Description; 2007 Toyota Csttt m CE
VIN: 4T1BE46K87_U050394.
It is further agreed that the aforesaid department shall,
1. Provide secure storage, facilities that are under the control of the gfnresaid department, and;
2..Provide any and all necessary maintenance at the expense of the aforesaid department to insure that the
property hereinafter described does not unnecessarily or excessively deteriorate during the period of
retention, and,
3. Assume full frnancial i esponribility for theft or damage to the property while: in the custody of the
aforesaid mentioned department, and;
4. Insure that no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons ,shall use or cause
lobe used in any way the property hereinafter described during the period nf'retention and until such time
as written approval of the equitable sharing request has been received by the aforesaid department, and;
S. Insure that no officia&'of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall cause any
expense to be incurred relative to this agreement that will require reimbursement to the aforesaid
mentioned department by the United States Matwital Seruiw withoutprior.written pernlimion f om the
United States Marshal., far^ the Central District of California.
In the event the property is not forfeited or if the equitable sharing request is disapproved, the United
Slates Marshals Service shall assume custody or coordinate the transfer of the custody of -'the property
hereirnaft'er described on an agreed upon date and time and reimburse the aforesaid mentioned
department for authorked expenses incurred during the period of retention.
COMPLETE THE ATTACKED V>' IiICLE INVENTORY FORM AND SUBMIT TO THE U.S.
MARSHALS A.LONO WITH A. CHAR PICTURE OF THE ODOME TE, R AND PICTURES OF
ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VCI-HCLL,
City of Vernon
Department
Signature ofAuthorkdd ftresentative �o
Donal O'Callaghan
Print Name /
Date
AT ST:
it and CUYa gu h C ity Clerk
F070
Adant N. Torres
UNITED STATES MARSHALS SHALS SER UCE-,
SE2ED PROPER.M CUST041AL AGRELVENT
This Seized Property Custodial Agreement is entered into by and beh•veen the UNITED STATES .
JILURSHALSS,&'R11C.E'for the CeAtral.DistrictofCalifornia, and the VP-rAoa Rolice Department
1016 rnutuailly agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custo,ly of the aforesaid
depar•tnient petidirig f anal forfeititt•e,aiid approval of the equitable sliarintg requestpursuant to case
number 09-D� Pik. 5- 6 997.R1-0 -007 Descriptiorn. 2008 %0YOTA SEQUO
VIN: 5TDZY67A98S005899
It isfurther agreed that the afresaid department shall:
1, Provide secure storage facilities that are tinder the control of the aforesaid department, and,
2. Provide any and all necessary inairstenance.at the expense of the aforesaid department to insure that
the property hereinafter described does not unnecessarily or excessively deteriorate during the period of
retention, and,
3. Assntttne firli financial responsibility for theft or damage to the property while in the custody of the
aforesaid mentioned department, and;
4. Insure that no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall use or cause
to be used in any way the property hereinafter described during the period ofretention and until such
tune as written approval of the equitable sharing request has been received by the aforesaid department,
and,
S. Insure -that no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall cause any
expense to be incur red relative to this agreement that will require rehnbursernetnt to the aforesaid
men0oned department by -the United States Plarshal Service without priorwritten permission. from. the
ihtited States M'arslial for the Central District of California.
In. the event the property is not forfeited or if the equitable sharing request is disapproved, the United
States Mwhais Service shall assume custody or coordinate the transfer of the custody of the property
hereinafter described on an agreed upon date and tune and reinnburse the aforesaid mentioned
department for authorized expenses incurred during the period of retention.
COIMTLETE TBE ATTACHED VEERCLE DMNTORY FORM ANDSUBMIT TO TIM, U.S.
TY ARSUALS ALONG RA CLEAR PXCTM OF THE bOO TER AND PY.C'xMS Or'
ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHTC'LE,
City of Vernon,
,Department
Stgnattrre ofArrrhori.:rrd Represerntariy`e�-- '
Dcnal O'Callaghan
P?Int Narrate
Date
AT ST:
w and G., am gu hi ity Clerk
Adom N. Torres
United States sh als Service
rn r DistrCalifornia
Si ate�re of Authorised .Eepreserr.tative
Glenda R W-al car —
Print arse
b
Date
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Purpose
OF V_V
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Gs�yacr n+o�s
STAFF REPORT
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 16, 2010
Honorable Mayor and
City Council �\
Daniel Calleros, Captain
Seized Property Custodial Agreement Approval
RECEIVED
JUN 2 2 2010
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval from the City Council for the
execution of two seized property custodial agreements relating to the forfeiture of two
vehicles.
Facts
The Police Department (PD) has a Detective assigned to the Southwest Border Initiative
(SWBI) narcotics investigation taskforce which is operated by members of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). As part
of the investigation process, members of SWBI conduct asset forfeitures of property
and/or monies seized as a result of narcotic investigations. Law enforcement agencies
that assist in the federal forfeiture of property receive equitable shares of federally
forfeited assets whether property and/or monies.
In 2009, SWBI investigators seized two vehicles, a 2008 Toyota Sequoia and a 2007
Toyota Camry as part of the asset forfeiture process. The Vernon Detective assigned to
these particular cases submitted the required paperwork to the Department of Justice
(DOJ) seeking transfer of the federally forfeited vehicles. Both of these vehicles are
currently being stored at a designated storage facility pending final forfeiture process.
The two vehicles are in good condition and can be utilized for investigative purposes by
sworn law enforcement personnel.
In May 2010, the PD received notification from the United States Marshal's Service
(USMS) advising that the request for the transfer of the federally forfeited property
(vehicles) had been granted to the Vernon Police Department. In addition, the
requested waiver of 20% federal share and investigative agency expenses has also
been granted, thus eliminating the vehicle storage fees. l
JUN 2 2 2010
Fl
In order for the PD to take possession of both vehicles from the storage facility pending
the final asset forfeiture process, a seized property custodial agreement provided by
USMS must be reviewed and approved by City Council. Once the custodial
agreements have been completed, the USMS office will complete the final forfeiture
process which involves the completion of "certificate of title." The certification of title will
allow for the transfer of title to the appropriate police agency. In order to reduce daily
storage costs for both vehicles, USMS allows for the transfer of property (vehicles)
pending the final forfeiture process.
The USMS seized property custodial agreement form has been reviewed by the City
Attorney's Office.
Recommendation
I request that the seized property custodial agreement forms be presented to City
Council for approval. Once the forfeiture is complete, the PD will use one of the
forfeiture vehicles to replace the vehicle currently in use by the Detective assigned to
SWBI taskforce. The detective's vehicle has high mileage and is overdue for
replacement. The second forfeiture vehicle will be assigned to the patrol division for
investigative purposes. The PD will store both vehicles at the police facility pending the
final forfeiture process.
Fiscal Impact
There are no costs associated with the transfer of the forfeiture vehicles. Any costs
related to title transfers or vehicle maintenance will be covered with the PD federal
asset forfeiture fund.
Attachments:
• USMS Seized Property Custodial Agreements
• Copies of the DOJ Notification letters for both vehicles in question
Copy of the waiver approvals for the Toyota Sequoia
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Donal O'Callaghan, City Administrator ' ti
FROM: Steve Towles Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Seized Property Custodial Agreement Approval
DATE: June 21, 2010
This is a request for the City Council to approve a United States Marshal's Service (USMS) Seized
Property Custodial Agreement that will allow the City of Vernon to take possession of two vehicles that
were seized as part of a narcotics. trafficking investigation conducted by the Southwest Border Initiative
(SWBI). The Vernon Police Department has a detectiveassigned to the SWBI.
The vehicles include a 2008 Toyota Sequoia and a 2007 Toyota Camry. The Sequoia will be used by the
SWBI detective and the Camry will be available to in-house detectives and patrol as a surveillance
vehicle. The combined approximate value of the vehicles is between $45,00.0 and $59,000. The Vernon
Police Department has worked closely with the USMS on the transfer of these vehicles resulting in the
waiver of the 20% Federal share fees and storage fees. The only potential cost beyond maintenance is the
certificate of title transfer fee. If necessary, this cost will be covered by the use of asset forfeiture funds.
If approved, the Vernon Police Department would take immediate possession of the two vehicles and
place them in storage here at the station until such time as the certificate of title can be transferred. The
Police Department will be required to keep the vehicle for a period of two years.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's Office.
JUN 2 2 Z010
FY P�_
06I10l2010 10:51 2138941590 US MARSHALS PAGE 02103
UNITED STATESMARSHALS SERVICE
SEIZED P,ROPERT1' CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT
This Seized Property Custodial Agreement i,s entered into by and between the UNITED STATES
MA,RSFiA1 S SE,AtlICE,for the Central.District of California, and the Vernon Police DORM .
K'ho mutually agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custody of the aforesaid
department peisding,frnal,forfeiture and approval of the equitable sharing requestpursuant to case
rzztrrrber 09-D � A-51G398 R1-09-0078 , Description: �2007 Toyota Cnmxy CE . _..._.._
VJN:_4T1 BE4GK87U050394,
It is further agreed that the aforesaid department shall,
1, Provide secure storage,faci.lides that are under the control of the aforesaid department, and;
2. Provide any and all necessary maintenanc:e at the expense of the aforesaid department to insure7hat the
property hereinafter described does not unnecessarily or excessively deteriorate daring the period of
retention, and;
3. Assume fall, financial responsibility for tlaefi or damage to the property while in the custody of the
aforesaid mentioned department, and,-
4. Insure that no c?fficials of the gforesaid mentioned department or any other persons ,shall use or cause
_ to be used in any way the property hereinafter described during the period gf'retention and until such time
as written approval ref the equitable sharing request has been received by the aforesaid department, and;
5. Insure that no officialsof the gforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall carase any
expense to be incurred relative to this agreenzent that will require reimbursement to the aforesaid
mentioned department by the United States Marshal Service without prior written permission, tom the
United States Marshal, for the Central Mstriet of California.
In the event the property is not forfeited or if the equitable sharing request is disapproved, the United
States Marshals Service shall assume custody or coordinate the transfer of the custody of the property
her•eingf -er described on an agreed upon date and time and reimburse the aforesaid mentioned
department, for authorized expenses incurred during the period of retention,
COMPLETE TIIE ATTACHED VEHICLE INVENTORY FORM AND SUBMIT TO T11E, U.S.
MARSHALS ALONG WITH A CLEAR PICTURE OF THE ODOMETER AND PICTURES OF
ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.
Adant N. Torres
United States Mamh als Service
City of Vernon central DistrictgfCalifornk
Deparrment - -
Signature of'Authorized Representative
Print Name
Date
Signature ofAuthorized..Repr-esentative
Print Name
Date
06/10/2010 10:51 2138941590 US MARSHALS PAGE 03/03
S—FITED PROPERTY CVSTODI'r!L AGREEAdENT
This Seised Property Custodial Agreement is entered into by and between the UNITED STATES
: f.4JZS.UA.bS,SV',RY%ICE, for tine Central District of California, and the Ve- on alive Dgartment
9920 mutually agree that property hereinafter described shall be held in the custody- of the aforesaid
depar-trraent perr.dirt4 fr.nal forfeitttr•e and approval of the equitable sharing request pursuant to case
rttvnber 09-DVA a163971-09-0070 Descripti077. 2008 TOYOTA SE UO�A
VIN,: 5TDZY679$5005899
It is fir.r•ther agreed that the aforesaid department shall:
1, ,Provide seczare storage facilities that are tattler the control of the aforesaid department, and;
2. Provide any and all necessary maintenance at the expense of the aforesaid department to insure that
the proper of hereinafter described sloes not unnecessarily or excessively deteriorate during the period.of
retention, and;
1,4mune fall. fr`.nandol responsibility for theft or damage to the proper0r while in the custody of the
aforesaid mentioned department, and;
4. Insure that nog officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall use or cause
to be used in any way the property hereinaf tee• described during the period of retention and until such
time as written approval of the equitable sharing request haw been received by the aforesaid department,
and;
J. Insure that no officials of the aforesaid mentioned department or any other persons shall cause aray
expense to be incurred relative to this agreement that will require reimbu senmeni to the aforesaid
mentioned department by the United States ,I jarshcd Service withoart prior 1,vr•ittera perinissiorr. fr°oni the
United States Marshal for the Central District of California.
In the event the property is not forfeited or if the equitable sharing request is disapproved, the United
States Marshals Service shall assume custody or coordinate the transfer of the custody of the property
hereinafter described on an agreed upon date and time and reimburse the aforesaid mentioned
departmentfor authorized expenses incurred during the period of retention.
COMPLETE TkM ATTACHED VEHICLE INVENTORY FORM AND SUEMU TO TM U.S.
1VT„ RSTIALS ALONG WITH A. CLEAR PICTURE OF THE ODOMETER AND PICTURES OF
ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHICLE.
City of Vernon
Department
SigVafttre ofArrrltor•iZed Representative
print Nante
.Date
Adam 1V. Torres
United States Marshals Service
Central District of Califor nlu
Signature ref Atethor iNed l�epr erertrative
Glenda R. TM4,1 ter
Print Maine
Date �
M/20/2010 12:25 2023077202 AEA:OMA
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AS-SET
TO: U.S, Marshals Service, District �
Gin i€vrnia
Fax Number: (213) 894-1590
FROM:
SUBJ:
PAGE 02/02
Susan 0, Ashcroft, Chief, Asset rOrfeitUre Section, Office of Operations
nner.anpment (OMA)
DATE: MAY 18 2610
A request for waiver of the 20% Federal Share and/or investigative Agency expenses was
received on Mai , 20'f 0 frct the Vernon polio& Department and has been reviewed and
processed by this Cdoe.
The approval decision taken by this office for the waiver request submitted is being provided
for your oifioe°s teview and handling:
20% Fedgral Share
DEA has waived the Invasti Eve r+ C" requesting the U.S. Marshals
The statelloral requesting agency is.
Services expenses also be waived & is attached for -your approval
(See 5tatelLocal /waiver Request attached
The appropriate Consolidated Asset TrackaegSty to een Waved by datS he [ �A. MOdifications have been
completed to reflect the above expenses .h
Susan D. Aehraft, Chief of A
cc: DEA/Los Angeles Division Asset Removal Group
USMS/HQs/ AFC) — Jennifer Crane, Program manager
Fax Number, (202) 307- 020
ppp.WAIVER.APPROVAL.RZGt.(ti` 0V- 06)
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[date Signed
U.S. Department Of Justice
�ry Drug Enforcement Administration
Los Angeles Field Division
°F 255 East Temple Street, 201h Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 621-6989
Steve Towles
Vernon Police Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
RE: SEIZURE NUMBER:
CASE NUMBER:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
JUDICIAL DISTRICT:
Dear Mr. Towles:
April 29, 2010
09-DEA-516397
R1-09-0078
2008 Toyota Sequoia Utility Platinum
CAC
This letter responds to your sharing request filed with the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) seeking equitable distribution of the above -described property pursuant to Section 309 of Public
Law 98-473 (the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984), as implemented by the Attorney General's
Guidelines on Seized and Forfeited Property (July 1990).
The authority to distribute funds or transfer property being shared has been delegated to the
United States Marshal's Service (USMS). Accordingly, this office is notifying the appropriate District
USMS Office to process this request for equitable sharing to your agency.
All participating agencies receiving forfeited property and proceeds must execute the Federal
Equitable Sharing Agreement and the Federal Annual Certification Report. Annual certification
reports are due within 60 days of the start of the receiving agency's fiscal year. The equitable sharing
agreement is due every three years.
You should also be aware that as of May 1, 1994, enforcement agencies must implement.
standard accounting procedures and internal controls to track shared monies and property. An annual
financial audit is also required for agencies receiving over $100,000 per year. Both civil and criminal
sanctions exist in the event a state or local law enforcement agency does not comply with the Guide.
The above two (2) reports, and the annual financial audit report (if applicable) are to be submitted to the
following address:
Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section ACA Program
Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice
Ioth and Constitution Avenue, NW, Bond Building, 10`h Floor
Washington D.C. 20530
E-mail address: afmis.aca@usdoj.gov
Fax: (202) 616-1344
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS
This property has been forfeited administratively by the DEA pursuant to Title 21, United States Code,
Section 881 and the DEA is authorized to enter a final decision concerning the equitable sharing.
EQUITABLE SHARING DISTRIBUTION
Your sharing request for the transfer of this property has been granted. Your agency must pay 20% of
the wholesale value of the property at the time the seizure was made.
The USMS office in custody of this asset will be contacting you within 60 days to inform you of the total
costs which must be reimbursed and to arrange for the release of this property. If your agency is unable to pay
these costs, the asset will be sold by the USMS. The maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in
lieu of the asset. (All checks for the payment of expenses should be made payable to the Department of Justice,
U.S. Marshals Service.)
You should be aware that any property transferred to your agency must be utilized as a budget
enhancement and not as a budget offset.: IF YOUR AGENCY IS AWARDED A VEHICLE, YOU MUST
AGREE NOT TO SELL THE VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS. (Please refer to item 10,
DAG Form 71 [July 1987] or Item IV, DAG Form 71 [19911.) Your agency may be required by the Federal
government to document the actual use of all shared assets.
Please be aware that, upon occasion, circumstances arise which may require the return of forfeited
property after it has been equitably shared. If those circumstances occur, you may be requested to return the
property or proceeds shared with you, or to have an equivalent amount deducted from a future equitable share.
Sincerely,
Timothy J. Landrum
Special Agent in Charge
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Frank H. Henry
Group Supervisor
Asset Removal Group
Steve Towles
Chief of Police
Vernon Police Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
RE: SEIZURE NUMBER:
CASE NUMBER:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
JUDICIAL DISTRICT:
Dear Chief Towles:
U.S. Department Of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
Los Angeles Field Division
255 East Temple Street, 20'h Floor
Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 621-6989
May 21, 2010
09-DEA-516398 .
R1-09-0078
2007 Toyota Camry CE
CAC
This letter responds to your sharing request filed with the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) seeking equitable distribution of the above -described property pursuant to Section 309 of Public
Law 98-473 (the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984), as implemented by the Attorney General's
Guidelines on Seized and Forfeited Property (July 1990).
The authority to distribute funds or transfer property being shared has been delegated to the
United States Marshal's Service (USMS). Accordingly, this office is notifying the appropriate District
USMS Office to process this request for equitable sharing to your agency.
All participating agencies receiving forfeited property and proceeds must execute the Federal
Equitable Sharing Agreement and the Federal Annual Certification Report. Annual certification
reports are due within 60 days of the start of the receiving agency's fiscal year. The equitable sharing
agreement is due every three years.
You should also be aware that as of May 1, 1994, enforcement agencies must implement
standard accounting_ procedures and internal controls to track shared monies and property. An annual
financial audit is also required for agencies receiving over $100,000 per year. Both civil and criminal
sanctions exist in the event a state or local law enforcement agency does not comply with the Guide.
The above two (2) reports, and the annual financial audit report (if applicable) are to be submitted to the
following address:
Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section ACA Program
Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice
IO'h and Constitution Avenue, NW, Bond Building, IOth Floor
Washington D.C. 20530
E-mail address: afmis.aca@usdoj,gov
Fax: (202) 616-1344
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS
This property has been forfeited administratively by the DEA pursuant to Title 21, United States Code,
Section 881 and the DEA is authorized to enter a final decision concerning the equitable sharing.
EQUITABLE SHARING DISTRIBUTION
Your sharing request for the transfer of this property has been granted. Please note Federal share has
been waived.
The USMS office in custody of this asset will be contacting you within 60 days to inform you of the total
costs which must be reimbursed and to arrange for the release of this property. If your agency is unable to pay
these costs, the asset will be sold by the USMS. The maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in
lieu of the asset. (All checks for the payment of expenses should be made payable to the Department of Justice,
U.S. Marshals Service.)
You should be aware that any property transferred to your agency must be utilized as a budget
enhancement and not as a budget offset. IF YOUR AGENCY IS AWARDED A VEHICLE, YOU MUST
AGREE NOT TO SELL THE VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS. (Please refer to item 10,
DAG Form 71 [July 19871 or Item IV, DAG Form 71 [19911.) Your agency may be required by the Federal
government to document the actual use of all shared assets.
Please be aware that, upon occasion, circumstances arise which may require the return of forfeited
property after it has been equitably shared. If those circumstances occur, you may be requested to return the
property or proceeds shared with you, or to have an equivalent amount deducted from a future equitable share.
Sincerely,
Timothy J. Landrum
Special Agent in Charge
Frank H. Henry
Group Supervisor
Asset Removal. Group