Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jennifer Steelman
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 $40,133 for the funding of the Weston District LiDAR Laser Devices.
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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 is required to appropriate LETF funds.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides LETF funding in the amount of $40,133 for the Weston District LiDAR Laser Devices.
Goal Related Icon(s)
N/A County Commission
N/A Go Green
N/A MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff's Office submits this LETF request to fund Weston District LiDAR Laser Devices. The purchase of the LiDAR Laser Devices (Light Detection and Ranging Laser units) will help facilitate and support BSO's traffic enforcement initiatives.
Source of Additional Information
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6226
Colonel Oscar Llerena, BSO Chief Financial Officer, (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 May 28, 2026, is $26,372,759 in the local account ($15,139,368 of which is unrestricted) and $16,617,660 in the federal account ($10,926,592 of which is unrestricted). This action will utilize a total of $40,133 of the Federal Treasury LETF restricted funds.