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 No. 2021-406 transferring funds within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in the amount of $10,000 for the READ Project.
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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 by 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 $10,000 for the READ Project.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF for the READ Project. READ is a program designed to have elementary school children develop the habit of reading for pleasure and fun outside of the school setting. Children who at a young age develop strong reading skills increase their level of comprehension as they grow older, and also increase their grade level proficiency. The program will offer purchased books for children to take home. Reports indicate that the pandemic has had a negative effect on academic performance. The intention is to keep elementary students engaged all through the year but especially during the summer when they are home from school.
Source of Additional Information
Norman Foster, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346
Colonel James Reyes, 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 August 18, 2021, is $4,243,651 in the local account ($2,938,970 of which is unrestricted) and $3,953,762 in the federal account ($2,123,330 of which is unrestricted). This action will utilize $10,000 in unrestricted local funds.