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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A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $180,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Sheriff's Youth Service Program.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1,184,875 for the purpose of providing funds for operating the BSO Forfeiture Unit.
C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $120,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the Sheriff's Award Recognition Program.
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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
A. Provides LETF funding in the amount of $180,000 for the Sheriff's Youth Service Program.
B. Provides LETF funding in the amount of $1,184,875 for operating the BSO Forfeiture Unit.
C. Provides LETF funding in the amount of $120,000 for the Sheriff's Award Recognition Program.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
A. The Broward Sheriff's Office supports this LETF request for the Sheriff's Youth Service Program. The program will offer participating youth opportunities for positive interactions with public safety professionals across BSO and provide an avenue for the participating youth to provide service to the communit...
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