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RICHARD D. ROTH · SHERIFF OF MONROE COUNn
5525 COLLEGE ROAD · KEY WEST. FLORIDA 33040
(305) 296-2424 · FAX (305) 292-7070 . 1-800-273-COPS
June 1, 2000
Mr. James Roberts, County Administrator
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Key West, Florida 33040
RE: Agenda Item - Request for Expenditures from Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Dear Mr. Roberts:
I would like to request that the Commission authorize the following expenditures from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund:
$125,000 This sum will be transferred to the Monroe County School Board to fund the
Summer Recreation Programs sponsored by the Monroe County School Board throughout the
county.
$30,000 This sum will be transferred to the Monroe County District. It will be used to fund
a variety of currently unbudgeted programs, each of which has been approved by Superintendent
Michael J. Lannon.
$920 The amount will purchase child abuse prevention manuals for Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Monroe County. These manuals are designed to assist the children in the program with
identifying and rejecting threats to their personal safety.
$4,300 This sum will assist in funding "Challenge Day" in the City of Marathon. 1brough a
series of games, activities and group discussions, "Challenge Day" is designed to increase youth
awareness and sensitivity and discrimination; raise acceptance of self and others. Dealing with social
oppression issues such as violence, racism, teasing, suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco, and
harassment, Challenge Day Program provides students with the tools needed for self-esteem,
character building, conflict management, and leadership. There are programs for all grade levels,
kindergarten through twelfth grade. The curriculum and mentor program aids in continuing the
"Challenge Day" principles in the classroom and the entire school. This program has been very
successful with improving school attendance and grades.
TOTAL: $160,220.00
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Richard D. Roth,
Sheriff of Monroe County
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