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A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $8,286, from encumbered State Forfeited Asset Fund (F.A.F.) moneys, to support the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year operations of the Police Explorer Post #594 program, conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit.
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State Forfeited Asset Funds (F.A.F.) consist of the proceeds from the seizure and forfeiture of certain assets identified during criminal investigation to have been possessed or utilized in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Florida State Statute 932.7055(5)(c)(3), a local law enforcement agency must expend or donate no less than 25% of State Forfeited Assets for school resource officer, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and drug abuse education and prevention programs. F.A.F. moneys have been encumbered to set aside funds to support Youth Resource Unit programs as required by Statute.
The activities associated with the Police Explorer Post #594 program, which are conducted by the Coral Gables Police Department Youth Resource Unit, qualify as a permissible expenditure under 932.7055(5)(c)(3).
The F.A.F. Committee met on February 28, 2018 and approved this expenditure.