Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-534

 

Sponsor:  Council President at the Request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction:  May 8, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; TEUS

 

Date of Analysis:  May 10, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Appropriation

 

Bill Summary:  This bill appropriates $707,404 from the Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund to provide funding (1) for tasers for corrections and judicial officers ($562,400); (2) for diversity training ($88,000); (3) to Crimestoppers ($25,000); (4) to the Justice Coalition ($25,000); (5) to the Boy Scouts of America ($5,000); and, (6) to Families of Slain Children, Inc. ($2,004).  Provision is made for the carryover of appropriated funds into the 2007-2008 fiscal year.

 

Background Information:  Information from the Office of the Sheriff states that the appropriation is being made in accordance with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Sheriff’s Office

 

Fiscal Impact:  $707,404 is appropriated by this ordinance

 

Analyst:  Campbell