Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Norman Foster
Department: Office of Management and Budget
Information
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 $1,296,186 for the purpose of providing funds for operating the BSO Forfeiture Unit.
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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 $1,296,186 for operating the BSO Forfeiture Unit.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF request to fund the BSO Forfeiture Unit operating budget as per §932.7055(4), which authorizes forfeiture proceeds to be used for payment of the costs incurred in connection with the storage, maintenance, security, and forfeiture of the seized property, as well as the payment of court costs incurred in the forfeiture proceeding. This Unit is responsible for all legal process relating to the forfeiture program.
Source of Additional Information
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6226
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 this action. According to BSO, the current balance of the LETF, as of September 19, 2025, is $6,273,970 in the local account ($4,337,958 of which is unrestricted) and $16,550,793 in the federal account ($10,415,201 of which is unrestricted). This action will utilize $1,296,186 of the Local LETF amount, all of which will be from unrestricted funds.