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State Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funding Expenditure for Hiring Of One FTE for Reichert House Youth Academy (B)
Explanation
Due to increased dynamics, grant requirements and the level of maintaining the Reichert House Youth Academy, the Black on Black Crime Task Force is requesting additional funding in the amount of $ 28,000 to hire one FTE. This staff member would be an Intervention Specialist at the Reichert House and assist in supervising 90+ youth per day. Additional duties of this FTE would include working with youth during school hours, as well as after-school hours, home visits and weekend events. The FTE would also serve as a squad leader for a designated group of youth. In addition, this person would assist program participants in achieving the established standards, such as the F.C.A.T. preparation, prevention activities, sports and anger management.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $28,000 for this expenditure are available in the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund and is allowable per Florida State Statute 932.7055. The balance in the account is $123,051.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the appropriation in the amount of $28,000 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the hiring of one FTE for the Reichert House Youth Academy.
Alternative recommendation: The City Commission deny funding.