Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: August 19, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
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FROM: Kurt N. Petersen, Director, Office of Management and Budget
CONTACT: N/A
PHONE: 407-836-2902
DIVISION: Office of Management and Budget
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to spend $11,000 from the FY 2026 Law Enforcement Trust Fund-State Forfeitures for eligible contributions to The LifeBoat Project Inc. ($5,000), Running 4 Heroes Inc. ($5,000), and Florida Crime Prevention Association ($1,000). (Office of Management and Budget)
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Contributions:
The LifeBoat Project Inc. - $5,000. This organization’s mission is to empower the lives of survivors through long-term aftercare, residential programs, and education. The program facilitates a comprehensive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach to long-term care. They offer a multi-faceted solution to housing survivors of human trafficking through safe house, transitional homes, and lifelong care. This contribution will used to combat human trafficking in Central Florida. The 6th Annual Yacht Rock Benefit Bash will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida.
Running 4 Heroes Inc. - $5,000. This contribution will honor our fallen heroes through running, while also providing financial support to first responders injured in the line of duty and providing safety equipment to our K-9 Officers. The 5th Annual Blue Tie Gala will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Florida Crime Prevention Association - $1,000. This charitable organization was founded in 1969 in an effort to increase awareness of crime prevention strategies and to network with other agencies on how to fight crime victimization. The 57th Annual Conference will be held during the week of October 12, 2026, at The Shores Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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