Title
RESOLUTION NO. 20R-03-62: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SUPPORTING THE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL (HB) 7065 WHICH ALLOWS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO LEVY UP TO AN ADDITIONAL .5 MILLS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SRO); PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).
Body
Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to support the amendment to House Bill (HB) 7065 which allows an additional levy of up to .5 mills by local school districts to provide an additional dedicated funding source for SROs.
Need:
To support an additional funding source to pay for SROs.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
An amendment to HB 7065 was filed by Representative Jones. This bill would allow local school districts to levy up to an additional .5 mills that would cover costs for the SRO program and sworn law enforcement. This has been a collaborative effort between the BLOC, law enforcement and the School Board in order to have a dedicated funding source for the SRO Program.
Attachments:
Amendment to HB 7065
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Would provide a funding source to help pay for School Resource Officers.
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at...
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