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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing A Donation Of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To Florida's Contraband Forfeiture Act To The Police Athletic League Of Hollywood In The Amount Of $10,000.00 And The South Florida Chapter Of The National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives In The Amount Of $5,000.00 In Support Of Their Continued Safe Neighborhood And Crime Prevention Programs.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
Section 932.7055(5)(c)3., Florida Statutes, requires each local Law Enforcement Agency that acquires at least $15,000.00 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act to donate no less than 25 percent of such Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds during every fiscal year for the support or operation of drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood programs, or school resource officer program(s). Agencies and organizations desiring to receive a donation of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds, may request an appropriation by submitting a written certification that the donated funds will be used for an authorized purpose.
Based on the availability of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds, the following organizations and agencies have been selected to receive a donation of Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds based on compliance with the statutory criteria to receive said funds: South Florida Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in the amount of $5,000.00 and the Police Athletic League of Hollywood in the amount of $10,000.00.
The donation of said Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds will incur no cost to the taxpayers of the City of Hollywood and will reflect the City of Hollywood's commitment to community organizations and agencies which provide programs in support of drug treatment, drug abuse education and prevention or crime prevention training and education. The Chief ...
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