TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: November 15, 2017
Title
APPROVING A DONATION OF $4,000.00 TO “CRIME STOPPERS OF BROWARD COUNTY”, PROVIDING FOR FUNDING FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT 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.
Broward County Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving and preventing crime in Broward County, Florida. Crime Stoppers serves as a clearinghouse for tips, and acts as a liaison between anonymous citizens and law enforcement agencies. The program’s success is dependent on community involvement.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: Funded through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund Account
Not to exceed $4,000.00
118-1810-521-82.20 (State)
CONTACT PERSON: Dana E. Watson, Chief of Police