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Home My WebLink AboutItem J01COUNTY of MONROE The Florida Keys BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2 Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4 Craig Cates, District 1 James K. Scholl, District 3 Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5 Regular Meeting March 11, 2026 Agenda Item Number: J1 26-0567 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: Donatella Kelly AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of request for expenditure of $500.00 from MCSO Law Enforcement Trust Fund to Key West High School Operation Graduation 2026. ITEM BACKGROUND: The Sheriff is authorized to seize real and personal property under the Florida Contraband Act. After obtaining final judgment of seized property, the property is forfeited to the Sheriff and may be disposed of in accordance with Florida Statute 932.7055. Proceeds from forfeited property shall be deposited into a law enforcement trust fund that is established by the BOCC. Such proceeds and interest earned therefrom shall be used for school resource officers, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes as outlined in § 932.7055. The funds may be expended upon request by the Sheriff to the BOCC, accompanied by a written certification that the request complies with the statute. The Sheriff is requesting $500.00 be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to Key West High School Operation Graduation 2026. The funds will be used to cover expenses for the all-night event that provides a safe, drug and alcohol -free celebration, to recognize the achievements of graduating seniors. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The Sheriff has previously requested expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for various community groups, functions and/or events geared toward crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs and other law enforcement purposes which were deemed appropriate. In 2025, the BOCC approved the following requests: Item #2023-4059, Operation Graduation MHS, BOCC Meeting Date: 6/18/25; Item #2023- 4014, Law Enforcement Equipment, BOCC Meeting Date: 5/21/25; Item #2023-3937, Youth Summer Camp, BOCC Meeting Date: 5/21 /25; Item #2023-3704, Operation Graduation KWHS, BOCC Meeting Date: 3/25/25; Item #2023-4711, First Responders 5k, BOCC Meeting Date: 11/12/25. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. DOCUMENTATION: See Attachment LETF Request 02122026 FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A Effective Date: Expiration Date: Total Dollar Value of Contract: Total Cost to County: Current Year Portion: Budgeted: Source of Funds: CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: If yes, amount: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: l r ll/ MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS : ► HARD A, R t L Y, SHERIFF r / „y �j i�lfe�,l February 12, 2026 Christine Hurley Monroe County Administrator Historic Gato Building 110o Simonton Street Key West, Florida 33040 RE: Request for Expenditures from Law Enforcement Trust Fund Dear Ms. Hurley: I would like to request that the Commission authorize the following expenditures from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund: $ 5oo.00 Key West High School Operation Graduation 2o26: To help cover expenses for the all-night event that provides a safe, drug, and alcohol -free celebration to recognize the achievements of our graduating seniors. TOTAL: oo.00 I hereby certify that these expenditures are lawful pursuant to the Florida Contraband Act. There will be no recurring expenses in the existing budget. Please feel free to contact my General Counsel, Patrick McCullah, or me, should you have any questions or concerns regarding this request. Sincerely, � ve�' L, Rick Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County RAR/dvk 525 C "C III EG IF R(DAD IL L, E S I[", , F,L 33040 �� 7��1 � 1KllL � v �� P1,.....,,,,. Key "'West, Fligh, School 2100 Flagler Avenue Key West, Florida 33040 Tel. (305) 293-1549 Fax (305) 293-1547 Dear Sponsor, Principal I"cbacco Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Iv)"�.raa�ite jM' 'l rroy Assistant Principal Every year, Key West High School and our generous community come together to sponsor a post - graduation event for our graduates called Operation Graduation. This all-night event follows the graduation ceremony and aims to recognize the achievements of our seniors in a safe, drug and alcohol -free environment. Operation Graduation is a cherished tradition, filled with dancing, music, movies, games, fun, and food! It's an opportunity for our community and parents to come together to show support and convey their heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class and say, "Congratulations... we care about you!" At the end of the event, we have a prize giveaway, where we raffle off various items such as TV's, laptops, gift cards, and cash!!! Our goal is that every student leaves with something, and to achieve this, we rely on the generosity of businesses like yours. We are seeking in -kind donations of prize items from our Amazon Wishlist, which you can view by scanning the QR code below. Additionally, we welcome donations of gift cards (Publix, gas stations, Target, etc.) or other prizes such as electronics, dorm room items, etc. in exchange for your generosity, your business will be acknowledged in the graduation program (see attached for more information). An event of this magnitude requires considerable time, energy and resources, and we need your help to make this year's Operation Graduation a successful and memorable one for our graduating seniors. We sincerely appreciate any donations you can provide and thank you for considering this opportunity to support our graduating seniors. If you want to contribute, you can scan the QR code below or send donations to Key West High School, Attention: Julie Bridger, 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, FL 33040. If you have any questions, please contact v Julie Bridger at (305)-293-1549 ext. 54369 or via email at . U:�!m�� l�A�,�,� ��, Thank you for consideration and support. Sincerely, duaie gridW Scan the QR code to view and purchase prize items from our Operation Graduation Amazon Wishlist! Julie Bridger Operation Graduation Coordinator ( ) ��. 305 293-1549 ext. 5436 iumluell B d cN,cu<a� k eyssiu.00!mw Or use this link: 13 ell Key s )w School, 2100 Flagler Avenue Key West, Florida 33040 Tel. (305) 293-1549 Fax (305) 293-1547 Principal Assistant Principal I.)"+vrd Assistant Principal N,,ir ,U,c J.Vu ay Assistant Principal DcL)nr't ." JJ.linr 1I01kS1yCJ' Monetalr Donation Levels. See below for donation levels and ad acknowledgement opportunities for the Graduation program. Donations and business logos must be received by April 30, 2026, to be included in the full -color Graduation Program. Silver Donor:µ $1000 - half page ad Bronze Donor: $500 —'/a page ad Crimson Donor: $250 — company/name recognition in program GraI Donor: $100 — company/name recognition in program Pleasew MakeµMChec,ks.Pa a,g lweMMMto, Key West High School Memo: Operation Graduation Scan this QR code to make your Operation Graduation Contribution Today! ■ M OR use this link: Additional Items Needed: Food &Drink: di ..Mn.e.r,..u....... _ Items . ...s ..._....... n breakfast,... Hacks and drink items Prize Items: gift cards, small electronics, small appliances, cash, etc. ANY „and ALL donations are greatly a w . reciated!