AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Meeting Date:           July 13, 2009

From:                          Chief William J. Chrisman

Subject:                      Request for Appropriation of Forfeiture Funds to the Haven of Lake County, Domestic Violence Shelters

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends the appropriation of Forfeiture Funds of $1,500.00 to assist in sponsoring The Haven in its endeavor to provide and maintain domestic violence shelters for victims in our community.

Analysis:

The Haven empowers victims to achieve permanent independent living.  They use transitional housing, education, employment, and life-skills training to help people move from homelessness to independence. The goal of the agency is to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency for each person.

Options:

1.  To approve the appropriations of Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $1,500.00

2.  Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal Impact: 

Funding is available for this purpose and is an authorized use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds.

Submission Date and Time:    7/9/2009 5:20 PM____

Department: _Police_________________ Prepared by:  _S Vicchiollo____________                      Attachments:         Yes____   No _X_____ Advertised:   ____Not Required ______ Dates:   __________________________                      Attorney Review :       Yes___  No ____ _________________________________            Revised 6/10/04

Reviewed by: Dept. Head ________ Finance  Dept.                JB Deputy C.M. Submitted by: City Manager ___________________

Account No. _121-2111-521-4810____ Project No. ___________________ WF No. ______________________ Budget  ______________________ Available

Honorable City Commission

City of Leesburg

Request For Appropriation of Forfeiture Proceeds

I, William J. Chrisman, Chief of Police, hereby request that funds be appropriated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund as follows:

Description Amount

The Haven of Lake County                                    $1,500.00

                                                                   TOTAL:    $1,500.00

The anticipated recurring costs associated with this (these) item(s) are as follows:

Description Amount

0                                                                                  0                                                            

I hereby certify that this request is in compliance with Subsection 932.7055 of the Florida Statutes.

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  William J. Chrisman

  Chief of Police

  Leesburg Police Department