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Approve and authorize Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., to act as Seminole County’s agent for the purpose of applying, receiving and distributing Crime Stopper Trust Fund dollars and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Letter of Agreement to be sent to the Attorney General and to execute any associated documents necessary thereto upon award. Countywide (Sheriff Dennis Lemma)
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Sheriff's Office
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Authorized By:
Sheriff Dennis Lemma
Contact/Phone Number:
Lisa Spriggs/407-665-6617
Background:
The Crime Stoppers Program is eligible for funding from the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund created by Section 938.06, Florida Statutes (F.S.), which can be used for Seminole County Crime Stopper initiatives. Seminole County is part of the Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., area. The funds are made available for the sole purpose of funding Crime Stoppers and their crime fighting programs pursuant to the requirements of Section 16.555, F.S.
Pursuant to Section 16.555(5)(b), F.S., the attached Letter of Agreement must be submitted to the Attorney General in order for the funds to be distributed to the Central Florida Crime Line Program which provides Crime Stopper services to Seminole County and others in the Central Florida area.
The Letter of Agreement allows Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., to act as agent for Seminole County and implement Crime Stopper programs supported by the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund. Acting as agent for Seminole County, Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., will use the funds to provide uniform Crime Stopper services such as, but not limited to billboards, crime reenactments, newsletters, calling cards and rewards as authorized by Section 16.555(5), F.S. These services will be provided to Seminole County, in conjunction with other Central Florida counties who also provide Letters of Agreement.
Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., is a member in good standing with the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers. A copy of the Florida Statutes referred to herein, as well as a draft authorization letter to cover the next three years, are attached. There will be no additional costs to Seminole County as a result of this agreement.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize Central Florida Crime Line Program, Inc., to act as Seminole County’s agent for the purpose of applying, receiving and distributing Crime Stopper Trust Fund dollars and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Letter of Agreement to be sent to the Attorney General and to execute any associated documents necessary thereto upon award.