TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: September 18, 2019
Title
APPROVING A DONATION OF $1,500.00 TO “THE BROWARD VICTIM’S RIGHTS COALITION”; 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 to a charitable organization within the guidelines of Florida State Statute 932.7055.
The Broward Victim’s Rights Coalition directly assists the Margate Police Department by providing Margate victims financial assistance 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. This funding is utilized to provide emergency shelter and victim service programs for domestic violence victims and their families.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: Law Enforcement Trust Fund
118-1810-521.82.20 (State)
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan Shaw, Chief of Police