HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #04 Approval of 13th Annual Kicks 4 Guns Firearm Turn-In Initiative type Center of Good Lip
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: August 2, 2011
Item # 4
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: C. Brown Department Director: C. Brow ;
Contact Number: X3022 City Manager: R. Frank
Subject; 13th Annual Kicks 4 Firearms Tum4n Initiative: Request for up to $7500 from
the Pow Forfeitum Fund (Mate).
Background Summary:
For the 13th year Clear Channel — REAL Radio in partnership with the Central Florida Crimeline will be
organizing the annual Kicks 4 Guns (gun turn in). The event is scheduled for August 19, 2011. Last year there
were 11 locations and in one day, 1356 firearms were turned into law enforcement with no questions asked.
This year the Ocoee Police Department will participate in the Kicks 4 Guns initiative. Law enforcement hosts
for the initiative typically give $50 give cards for firearms turned in. Per Florida State Statutes 932.7055 "...any
local law enforcement agency that acquires at least $15,000 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
within a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than 15 percent of such proceeds for the support or operation
of any...crime prevention, safe neighborhood,program(s).
The Ocoee Police Department requests to expend not more than $7500.00 from its Police Forfeiture Fund (State)
to purchase gifts cards with which to trade for potential crime guns in conjunction with the Central Florida
Crimeline and Real Radio 104.1 FM "Kicks For Guns" turn in program.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve the Ocoee Police Department's request
for up to $7500 from the Police Forfeiture Fund (State) for the Kicks 4 Guns initiative?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve the Ocoee Police
Department's request for up to $7500 from the Police Forfeiture Fund (State) for the Kicks 4 Guns initiative.
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
The use of up to $7500 of Police Forfeiture Fund (State) for the Kicks 4 Guns initiative. There is currently a
balance of $97,838.06 in this account.
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
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