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AUG - 31993 Boa 90 Fncr 114 <br />G. Anti -Drug Abuse Grant Funding - Letter of Concern <br />The Board reviewed the following memo dated 7/27/93: <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: July 27, 1993 FILE: <br />THRIJ: James E. Chandler <br />County Administrator <br />SUBJECT: Anti -Drug Abuse Grant <br />Funding <br />�? <br />FROM: Randy Dowling` REFERENCES: <br />Ass t. to Co. Admin. <br />The County Administrator's Office received a letter from the Florida Department <br />of Community Affairs (FDCA) dated July 22, 1993 notifying the county of a <br />potential reduction in Anti -Drug Abuse Grant funds for FY 1994. The Board, <br />during their June 1, 1993 meeting, approved five grant applications totaling <br />$185,088 to begin October 1, 1993. Of that total, $138,816 -(75%) is the state's <br />share and $46,272 (25%) is the county's matching share. If this reduction is <br />implemented, the total available would be $137,264. Of that _total, $102,948 (75%) <br />would be the state's share and $34,316 (25%) would be the county's matching <br />share.. This reduction represents a 26% decrease. The letter further <br />encourages the Board to express their concerns to Senators Bob Graham and <br />Connie Mack. <br />Staff recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the <br />attached letter of concern. <br />2 <br />