Approval the following contributions in the total amount of $69,500.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the following non-profit organization or programs that are in good standing, support and serve the citizens of Fort Pierce in the following amounts: Project Lift - $5,000, GraceWay Village - $5,000, In the Image of Christ - $5,000, Mustard Seed Ministries and Sarah’s Kitchen - $10,000, New Life Christian Fellowship Church, Inc. - $3,500, Little Birthday Angels - $3,000, Pace for Girls - $5,000, IRSC Foundation $2,000, United Against Poverty - $3,000, Northside Bat and Ball Little League Baseball, Inc. - $3,000, Courageous Kids - $5,000, Resources In Community Hope (RICH) North and South – $10,000, Fort Pierce Police Explorers - $5,000 and Unity In Our Community - $5,000.

According to Florida State Statute 932.7055, the Police Department is required to spend twenty-five percent (25%) of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund revenues from forfeitures and seizures each year in support of crime prevention activities.  The requested contributions will provide meaningful support of community-based activities.  

Staff recommends approval of contributions requested.

The alternative is to deny the request to support our community-based activities.

Robert Ridle, Deputy Chief

Melissa Alexander, Grant Manager