Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Director's Office
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds from reserve within the Port Operating Fund in the amount of $315,735 for the purpose of providing matching funds to the Broward Sheriff's Office for the Fiscal Year 24 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant Program.
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Why Action is Necessary
Florida Statutes 932.7055 requires that proceeds from the disposition of liens and forfeited property obtained from criminal procedure be deposited in a special law enforcement trust fund ("LETF") to be used for law enforcement purposes. Recommendation of the Sheriff of Broward County ("BSO") and Board approval is necessary to appropriate LETF funds. Board action is required to transfer funds from Port Everglades to BSO to provide the 25% local share to use Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Port Security Grant Program funds for the purchase of a replacement harbor patrol boat by BSO.
What Action Accomplishes
Appropriates and transfers funds within the Port Everglades Operating Fund for the 25% match of the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Port Security Grant Program award to BSO to provide matching funds to BSO to purchase port security-related equipment.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
Article 13 of the Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Sheriff of Broward County ("BSO") Providing for Seaport Security and Law Enforcement Services at Port Everglades ("Interlocal Agreement"), approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") on April 5, 2022 (Item No. 41), and expiring September 30, 2027, provides that the County could receive a share of any currency o...
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