Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-370 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) in the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of providing funds to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, a statewide network of residential campuses, youth camping programs, and community-based services; this program supports crime prevention and safe neighborhoods by stopping the spread of juvenile delinquency and keeping children out of jail.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:33 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-371 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) in the amount of $310,330 to fund the Broward County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program, which provides specialized fire safety education for children aged 2-17, as well as at-risk children and teens with histories of starting fires, initiating bomb threats, creating incendiary devices, or pulling fire alarms.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:33 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

Florida Statutes 932.7055(4) requires that proceeds from the disposition of liens and forfeited property obtained from criminal procedure and corrections be deposited in a special law enforcement trust fund to be used for law enforcement purposes. Recommendation of the Sheriff and Board approval are necessary to appropriate LETF funds.

A. Provides LETF funding in the amount of $2,500 for the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, a statewide network of residential campuses, youth camping programs, and community-based services.

B. Provides LETF funding in the amount of $310,330 to fund the Broward County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program, which provides specialized fire safety education for children aged 2-17, as well as at-risk children and teens with histories of starting fires, initiating bomb threats, creating incendiary devices, or pulling fire alarms.

None.

A. The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF request to provide funding for the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, a statewide network of residential campuses, youth camping programs, and community-based services; this program supports crime prevention and safe neighborhoods by stopping the spread of juvenile delinquency and keeping children out of jail.

B. The Broward Sheriff's Office supports this LETF request to provide funding for the Broward County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program, which provides specialized fire safety education for children aged 2-17, as well as at-risk children and teens with histories of starting fires, initiating bomb threats, creating incendiary devices, or pulling fire alarms. By offering fire safety education, instruction, and community outreach, this program helps to reduce injuries, property loss, and death. 

Lt. Col. Tom Harrington, BSO Department of Administration, (954) 831-8180
Norman Foster, Director of Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346