Title
State LECFTF Funding For The 2011Summer Heat Wave/Operation Respect Yourself Program (NB)
This is a request for funding to support the 2011 Summer Heat Wave/Operation Respect Yourself Program.
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department is requesting $7,500 for the 2011 Summer Heat Wave/Operation Respect Yourself Program. The funds will be used to facilitate recreational activities and supply food, drinks and recreational supplies.
Heat Wave is a summer youth program in its fourth year aimed at providing focused and structured summer recreational activities complete with positive messaging and weekly positive themes. It is free to all youth participants.
In addition, Operation Respect Yourself focuses on social events for school age children combining music, food, and sport activities emphasizing non-violent conflict resolution. These events are scheduled at the City of Gainesville pools throughout the city. This is a joint partnership between the City of Gainesville's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department and the Gainesville Police Department. Additionally, in-kind services will be provided by City staff.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $7,500 for this expenditure are available in the State Law Enforcement Contraband and Forfeiture Trust Fund, as allowed under FSS 932.7055. The balance in the account is $179,511 unreserved fund balance from September 30, 2010 balance sheet.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the use of State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Funds not to exceed $7,500 to support the Summer Heat Wave/Operation Respect Yourself 2011 Program.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission deny funding which will result in the Summer Heat Wave/Operation Respect Yourself 2011 Program being cancelled or scaled back