Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Norman Foster
Department: Office of Management and Budget
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $125,534 for the purchase of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) for the Tamarac District.
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Why Action is Necessary
Florida Statutes 932.7055(5)(a) requires that proceeds from the disposition of liens and forfeited property obtained from criminal procedure and corrections be deposited in a special law enforcement trust fund to be used for law enforcement purposes. Recommendation of the Sheriff and Board approval are required to appropriate LETF funds.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides LETF funding in the amount of $125,534 for the purchase of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) for the Tamarac District.
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Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF request for the Tamarac District to purchase Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). Tamarac District would like to purchase three speed trailers equipped with LPR cameras. This advanced technology allows law enforcement to detect wanted vehicles that pass through preidentified areas where the trailers are stationed. The trailers can be moved to meet the needs of complexed areas. These are federal funds that were earmarked for Tamarac as a result of participation of BSO deputies assigned to the Tamarac District in a BSO task force that received federal funds.
Source of Additional Information
Norman Foster, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346
Colonel Oscar Llerena, BSO Department of Administration, (954) 831-8180
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Funds are available within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for these actions. According to BSO, the current balance of the LETF, as of July 30, 2024, is $6,444,800 in the local account ($4,658,981 of which is unrestricted) and $14,536,318 in the federal account ($8,028,327 of which is unrestricted). This action will utilize a total of $125,534 of the Federal LETF, all of which will be from the restricted federal funds.