AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Meeting Date: July 13, 2009
From: Chief William J. Chrisman
Subject: Request for Appropriation of Forfeiture Funds for the purchase of a "McGruff" suit to aid in Community Services programs involving children.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the appropriation of Forfeiture Funds of $1,598.00 for the purchase of a "McGruff" suit to aid in Community Services programs involving children.
Analysis:
The Community Services Division of the Leesburg Police Department hosts several events throughout the year for the children in the community. The appearance of “McGruff the Crime Dog” at these events, aids in fostering a relationship between Law Enforcement and children, that will have a lasting effect as they grow into adulthood. The McGruff campaign, which includes the “Take a Bite out of Crime” motto, offers publications and teaching materials on a variety of topics. The National Crime Prevention Center reports that “25 years after McGruff’s first TV appearance, more than 75 percent of children recognize McGruff and over 4,000 law enforcement agencies own a McGruff suit.”
Options:
1. To approve the appropriations of Forfeiture Funds of $1,598.00
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____
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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
Community Services Division of the
City of Leesburg Police Department $1,598.00
TOTAL: $1,598.00
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