CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES
Agenda Cover Page Fiscal Impact: Contract Requirement: Title DISCUSSION ON UTILIZING FUNDING FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 932.7055 OF STATE OF FLORIDA STATUTES FOR PURPOSES OF LAUDERDALE LAKES TEEN SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM Summary This is a discussion on the use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the Lauderdale Lakes Teen Skills Training Program. Staff Recommendation Background:
The City of Lauderdale Lakes is requesting use of the Law Enforcement Trust Funds in accordance with the Florida State Statute Chapter 932 to be allocated to the Teen Skills program. The Parks and Human Services Department is proposing to offer a structured and well-supervised Teen Skills Training program for youth in the community. The focus will be on enriching the lives of the youth through interaction with Law Enforcement and other organizational partners while providing the teens with the opportunity to earn certificates for completing various courses and workshops.
The workshops will be offered for teens ages 15-19 that are in grades 9th – 12th. Eligible participants will include Lauderdale Lakes residents or students that attend local high schools. The goals are to create an environment of safety, character building, career preparedness, academic enrichment and fun. Funding for these activities will assist in reducing risky behavior amongst youth, keeping kids off the street, deterring youth from the criminal justice system while providing them with tools that will assist in career building. Police and Fire officers of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Lauderdale Lakes division will engage in these activities through open dialogue while exchanging ideas on making our community an even safer place to live.
Description of Workshops and Certificates
Introduction to Public Safety Careers
CPR/First Aid Certification
Lifeguard Certification
Microsoft Office Certificates
Website Building Certificate
Entrepreneurship Workshops
Leadership & Civic Education Workshops
Career Preparedness Workshops
The Department of Parks and Human Services is requesting LETF funding in the amount of $20,000 to make the program a success for the youth of the community. Funding will cover the cost of stipends for the teens, workshop certification, and supplies for the program.
Staff is seeking direction from the Mayor and Commission. Funding Source:
There is adequate funding available in the accounts, 1070500.
Fiscal Impact:
Sponsor Name/Department: Treasa Brown Stubbs, Assistant City Manager/Parks and Human Services Meeting Date: 5/10/2021 |