TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, Interim City Manager
DATE: September 27, 2017
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APPROVING A DONATION OF $5,000.00 TO “THE MARGATE POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM POST #97”, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION UNDER THE BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA; DONATION TO BE FUNDED FROM THE LAW ENFORCMENT TRUST FUND.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the Florida Contraband Act, the Margate Police Department is required to expend or donate no less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the fiscal years total collection of state forfeiture funds, per the guidelines of Florida State Statute 932.7055.
The Margate Police Explorer Program provides community involvement of our youth and career training in potential law enforcement. Funds would also go toward training classes, uniforms, equipment, fees, etc.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funded through The Law Enforcement Trust Fund Account.
118-1810-521-82.20 (State)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan Shaw, Acting Chief of Police