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 (BSO) in the amount of $61,120 for the purpose of providing funds for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems 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 $61,120 for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF request for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Unit. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Unit enhances the availability and affordability of air support for public safety uses. UAS may be operated in areas inaccessible to manned aircraft due to weather, space or other safety considerations. BSO UAS are utilized to increase scene safety during critical incidents, locate missing persons and assist in the apprehension of fleeing suspects. UAS provide a unique, viable, sage, versatile, and supplemental tool to incident commanders and first responders.
Source of Additional Information
Norman Foster, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346
Colonel Oscar Llerna, BSO Department of Administration, (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 January 3, 2023, is $3,391,843 in the local account ($2,494,759 of which is unrestricted) and $4,187,717 in the federal account ($2,509,297 of which is unrestricted). This action will utilize $61,120 in unrestricted local funds.