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File #: 11795   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Adopted
File created: 1/23/2023 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/14/2023 Final action: 2/14/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Letter Recognizing Crime Stoppers of Hernando County, Inc., as Official Crime Stoppers Program for Hernando County
Attachments: 1. Florida Statute 16.555 - Crime Stoppers, 2. Attorney General Moody - Crime Stoppers Letter Agreement, 3. Approved Letter Recognizing Crime Stoppers of Hernando County, Inc., as Official Crime Stoppers Program for Hernando County

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Letter Recognizing Crime Stoppers of Hernando County, Inc., as Official Crime Stoppers Program for Hernando County

 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

Hernando County Crime Stoppers Member Joe Pecora has requested that the Board of County Commissioners recognize Crime Stoppers of Hernando County, Inc., as the official crime stoppers for Hernando County.  In addition, the Crime Stoppers are requesting the Board authorize them to act as the Board's agent for the purpose of applying for and receiving monies from the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund.

 

The Attorney General's Office has requested that the Board issue an updated Letter of Agreement, replacing the previous letter dated January 28, 2020.  A copy of the updated Letter of Agreement is attached for the Board's review and approval.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact associated with the recommended action.

 

LEGAL NOTE

The Board has the authority to take action on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statues and Section 16.555, Florida Statutes.

 

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RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Board approve Crime Stoppers of Hernando County, Inc., as the Official Crime Stoppers Program for Hernando County, and authorize the Chairman's signature on the attached updated Letter of Agreement to the Attorney General's Office.