TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Sam May, Interim City Manager
DATE: April 19, 2017
Title
APPROVING A DONATION OF $500.00 TO “THE BROWARD VICTIM’S RIGHTS COALITION”, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST CRIME VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS WHO MAY SUFFER FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION; DONATION TO BE FUNDED FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND NOT TO EXCEED $500.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Broward Victim’s Rights Coalition is to provide limited financial assistance to crime
victims and/or their families when no other funds are available. The Coalition is the only type of urgent
funding available to all victims of Broward County and is a fund that is often utilized for Margate victims.
The Coalition strives to enhance public awareness of victim needs, services and rights; encourages the
participation of citizens in victim service programs, conducts victim related workshops for the purpose
of training; and advocates on behalf of crime victims. In addition, the Coalition continually assists law enforcement in providing in-house training.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: Funded through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund Account
118-1810-521-30.01(State)
CONTACT PERSON: Dana E. Watson, Chief of Police