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State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund (LECFTF) Funding for Black on Black Crime Task Force (NB)
This item requests that the City Commission appropriate and expend funds from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the Black on Black Crime Task Force for programs and maintenance at the Reichert House.
Explanation
The Reichert House, a collaborative effort by the Gainesville Police Department and the Black on Black Crime Task Force was founded in 1987. The program was established to provide an after-school mentoring program for at-risk teenage boys who have the greatest likelihood of becoming part of the criminal justice system. The Program recently moved into a new facility constructed by the Black on Black Crime Task Force, who in turn deeded the facility to the City of Gainesville. Funds for maintenance costs were not included in this year's budget due to the timing of completion of the project and the transfer of the property to the City.
The Black on Black Crime Task Force continues to be a driving force in the Reichert House facility by participating in maintenance and upkeep of the facility, as well as providing a number of mentors. Funds from this request will be used by the Black on Black Crime Task Force to offset their cost of assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
Fiscal Impact
Funds for this expenditure are available in the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund, as allowed under FSS 932.7055(4)(a). The current balance of the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund is $32,500.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorize the appropriation of $7,000 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the Black on Black Crime Task Force to offset their cost of assisting with the maintenance of the facility.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission decline the appropriation and direct staff to seek alternative maintenance options and not implement new programs designed to curb youth violence. There is no fiscal impact.
Alternative Recommendation B: None.