(A) There is established a Deferral Program Fund. The Deferral Program Fund shall be perpetual, unless terminated by subsequent ordinance duly enacted by the City Council.
(B) The Deferral Program Fund shall be administered by the Controller who shall maintain appropriately detailed records of all Deferral Program fees deposited into and transferred out to the Deferral Program Fund.
(C) The Deferral Program Fund shall consist solely of fees collected pursuant to the Ordinance Violation Deferral Program established under § 36.09 of this code ("Deferral Program"), plus any interest earned thereon as permitted by law.
(D) Pursuant to IC 33-37-8-4, disbursement of monies from the Deferral Program Fund may be used for the following purposes:
(1) Personnel expenses related to the operation of the program;
(2) Special training for a law enforcement officer;
(3) Electronic legal research;
(4) Office equipment, including computers, computer software, communication devices, office machinery, furrushings, and office supplies;
(5) Any other purpose that benefits law enforcement and that is agreed upon by the city fiscal body and the prosecuting attorney;
(6) Any other purpose permitted by IC 33-37-8-4(b).
(E) If the Deferral Program is tenninated, and after all Deferral Program costs and expenses have been paid in full, the Deferral Program fees collected and on deposit in the Deferral Program Fund shall revert to the city's General Fund.
(Ord. 011712A, passed 2-6-12; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)