Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER INCREASING REWARD AMOUNT FROM $25,000 TO $50,000 EACH FOR 2016 MURDER OF MICHELE AND JORDAN LOVE IN THE CITY OF CARSON (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
On February 27, 2016, two members of the Love family were murdered in the City of Carson. At the March 1, 2016, City Council meeting, the City Council established a reward of $25,000 for each family member for information leading to the capture, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) involved in the murders.
This item provides the City Council the opportunity to increase the reward amount from $25,000 each to $50,000 each.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE increasing the City Council reward amount from $25,000 to $50,000.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
On February 27, 2016, two members of the Love family were murdered in the City of Carson. The City Council established a reward of $25,000 each on March 1, 2016. This item, if approved, will increase the reward amount to $50,000 for each family member.
V. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are paid to a rewardee only if the information provided leads to capture, arrest, and conviction. This item, if approved, would raise the potential fiscal impact from $50,000 to $100,000 if the rewards are paid.
VI. EXHIBITS
None.
Prepared by: Michael George, Assistant to the City Manager