COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 4/18/2017 |
REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: Requesting Commission approval to make a donation of up to $5,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Law Enforcement Trust Funds to GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. This donation will be based on matching fund ($1 for $1), which will not exceed $5,000 and will provide support for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). |
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: The Boynton Beach Police Department has an ongoing partnership with GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. This partnership is built on the foundation of community policing and our involvement with empowering youth towards achieving their goals and having a positive impact within the community.
The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) suggest among its steps for crime prevention collaboration between juvenile justice agencies, governmental entities, and community organizations that undertake joint planning and policymaking to address reforms. All GBDCEI programs are designed to encourage entrepreneurial, leadership, social and financial literacy leading to job creation and the reduction of school drop rates.
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HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? This will have a positive impact, as the Boynton Beach Police Department remains committed to building public trust and partnerships in the community. This donation will aide in our endeavor to provide resources to the community through crime prevention and public private partnerships.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Non-budgeted This donation should be paid from account number 691-5000-590-04-22. The current balance of this account is $179,419.29. |
ALTERNATIVES: Do not approve the donation at this time. |
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