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Gainesville Police Explorer Funding for State Competitions from State LECFTF (NB)
The Florida Association of Police Explorers will be hosting the Florida State Competition from Sunday, June 10 through Saturday June 16, 2007 in Orlando. The Gainesville Police Department would like to send six members to compete.
Explanation
Gainesville Police Explorer Post 917 has had a successful program for youths between the ages of 14-20 for the past thirty six years. The Post currently has 24 members. The Post assists the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Police Department in numerous special events throughout the year to include, but not limited to, parking and pedestrian assistance at the Downtown Arts Festival, 5th Avenue Arts Festival, and the Hoggetowne Medieval Fair.
In appreciation for the Explorer's service to our City and Department, and as a challenge with other Law Enforcement Explorer Posts, the Department would like to offer Post 917 members an opportunity to attend a Florida State Competition. Total cost for the State competition is approximately $4,000. The Post has collected corporate sponsorships and donations this year, as they have in the past, which will pay for part of the travel. This request is for $2,000.00 and will assist covering a part of the cost for the competition.
The Public Safety Committee discussed this at their April 19, 2007 meeting and recommend approval of spending these funds.
Fiscal Note
Funds of $2,000.00 for this expenditure are available in the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund, as allowed under FSS 932.7055(4)(a). Balance of the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund is $5,500.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for travel expenses for The Police Explorers, Post 917 to be used for them to attend their State comp...
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