Requesting Commission approval to make a $5,000 donation  to  the Bill Tome Foundation for Kids and Families, Inc. from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to support their 1st annual golf tournament.

The Boynton Beach Police Department is committed to community involvement, youth empowerment programs and public private partnerships that share the same vision. The Bill Tome Foundation intends to continue the work of Bill Tome by reigniting some of the athletic tournaments, creating a "Back to School Clothing" program and hosting a Family Fun Day as an example. These programs have a mentoring component and all are intended to offer opportunities to the City's youth and to continue a crime prevention mentality. Moreover, this with aid in the development of trust between the community and in their local police officers.

The foundation is organizing its 1st Annual Golf Tournament which will be held at The Seagate Country Club on June 25, 2017.

This donation 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, youth mentoring and public private partnerships. Bill Tome has been a true leader within the community and will always be viewed as a asset to the Boynton Beach Police Department.

This donation should be paid from account number 691-5000-590-04-25.  The current balance of this account is $63,429.62.