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1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING STATE FORFEITURE DONATION OF
3 $156,000 FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE POLICE
4 ATHLETIC LEAGUE AND EXPLORER FUND AND TO DESIGNATED NOT-
5 FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
6 FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
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8 WHEREAS, Boynton Beach Police Department ("BBPD") remains committed to positively
9 influencing juveniles within the community through financial assistance, mentorship
10 opportunities, or employment programs by way of donation; and
11 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, any local law enforcement
12 agency that acquires at least $15,000 within a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than 25
13 percent (25%) of such proceeds. These funds may be expended upon request by the Chief of
14 Police to the City Commission; and
15 WHEREAS, such funds may be used only for school resource officers, crime prevention,
16 safe neighborhoods, drug abuse education, drug prevention programs, or other law enforcement
17 purposes as the municipality's governing body deems appropriate; and
18 WHEREAS, BBPD seeks to fulfill its obligations under Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes,
19 by donating no less than twenty-five percent (25%) of currency obtained by forfeiture pursuant
20 to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, as further set forth herein; and
21 WHEREAS, such donated funds will help promote a positive relationship between the
22 community that BBPD serves and its law enforcement professionals; and
23 WHEREAS, BBPD, in its discretion in determining which program or programs will receive
24 forfeiture proceeds, has identified the following organizations as having demonstrated
25 meaningful, positive influence on the youth of the local community by engaging and empowering
26 young people: Police Athletic League ("PAL"), Explorer Program Fund, Trinity Counseling Center
27 of Florida, Inc., Pathways to Prosperity, Inc., Men of Vision and Purpose of South Florida, LLC,
28 Connect to Greatness, Inc., Youth Enrichment Association for Academics & Athletics, Inc. -
29 Boynton Beach Bulldogs Youth Football Program, Boy Scouts of America, and Girl Scouts of
30 Southeast; and
31 WHEREAS, the Chief of Police certifies that the State Forfeiture funds requested comply
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32 with the permissible use reporting categories; and
33 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
34 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve BBPD's donation of $156,000 in
35 currency obtained via forfeiture to the aforementioned charitable organizations, in compliance
36 with Section 932.7055(5)(c)3, Florida Statutes.
37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
38 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
39 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
40 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
41 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
42 approve the donation of $156,000 in forfeited currency obtained by BBPD to the Police Athletic
43 League ("PAL"), Explorer Program Fund, Trinity Counseling Center of Florida, Inc., Pathways to
44 Prosperity,Inc., Men of Vision and Purpose of South Florida, LLC, Connect to Greatness,Inc., Youth
45 Enrichment Association for Academics & Athletics, Inc. — Boynton Beach Bulldogs Youth Football
46 Program, Boy Scouts of America, and Girl Scouts of Southeast in compliance with section
47 932.7055(5)(c)3, Florida Statutes.
48 SECTION 3. The total amount from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund of $156,000 shall
49 be distributed to each charitable organization as follows: $40,000 annually for three (3)
50 consecutive fiscal years for a total of $120,000 to the PAL; $6,000 to Trinity Counseling Center of
51 Florida, Inc.; $6,000 to Pathways to Prosperity, Inc.; $6,000 to Men of Vision and Purpose of South
52 Florida, LLC; $6,000 to Connect to Greatness, Inc.; $6,000 to Youth Enrichment Association for
53 Academics & Athletics, Inc.; $3,000 to Boy Scouts of America; and $3,000 to Girl Scouts of
54 Southeast.
55 SECTION 4. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
56 authorizes the Mayor to execute any documents required or necessary to accomplish the purposes
57 of this Resolution.
58 SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
59 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
RESOLUTION NO. R26-126
60 PASSED AND ADOPTED this D5 day of ( :zyk 2026.
61 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
62 YES NO
63 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton
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65 Vice Mayor-Thomas Thurkin Coos A-
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67 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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69 Commissioner- Mack McCray
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71 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley
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73 VOTE 9 -o
74 ATTEST:
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77 Tammy Stan • e Rebecca Shelton
78 City Clerk Mayor
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