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Home My WebLink AboutR-01-0008J-01-5 1/3/01 RESOLUTION NO. 01— 008 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE DOMINICAN - AMERICAN NATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NO. 690001, SUCH EXPENDITURE HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES (1999) . WHEREAS, Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes (1999), authorizes the expenditure of forfeited cash or proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WHEREAS, the Police Department is committed to the education and development of the youth of the community; and WHEREAS, Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., (the "Foundation") offers a crime prevention and intervention program for at -risk youth of the Allapattah, Model City and Wynwood areas by offering computer skills training, monthly workshops on substance abuse, conflict resolution, tutoring and counseling services, and a baseball program; and CITY CO* 1ISSION MEET2NG OF �oution .r WHEREAS, funding by the City will assist the Foundation with expenses relating to its crime prevention and intervention program; and WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure have not been included in the Police Department's normal operating budget and are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 932.7055(c), Florida Statutes (1999), the recipient, the Foundation, shall (1) certify that the funds appropriated will be used lawfully and for the purpose stated, (2) be required to maintain proper accounting records for the expenditure of such monies, and (3) provide any reports, including, but not limited to, audit reports, as may be required by the City of Miami or applicable law; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditure proposed complies with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes (1999); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Funding for the Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $35,000, is authorized, with funds allocated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, such expenditure having been approved Page 2 of 3 01— 0® 8 by the Chief of Police as complying with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes (1999). Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of January 2001. ATTEST: JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Crde Sr-,. P-35; Vis 0(C not 01 regarding carne, without tr., .viuy'- r. r,}rv.;�ir EA .410-1/ ; 1 Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK ... WRO VILARELLO ATTORNEY W4932:LB:BSS CORRECTNESS kk4fltpk..l. Fo-5r .Fin, 11 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 01- 008 0Q CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=7 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: JAN - 2 2001 FILE: of the City Commission FROM: en anag RECOMMENDATION SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution REFERENCES: Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc. ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the funding of the Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., and allocating funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Funding is available from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Florida State Statute Chapter 932.7055, Florida Project Number 690001. BACKGROUND The Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., offers a "Crime Prevention and Intervention Program," in the Allapattah, Model City, and Wynwood areas serving at -risk youths. This program has received $25,000 in funding from the Miami -Dade County Crime Task Force. Youths are referred to program by the YMCA, Miami Jackson Senior High School and Allapattah Middle School. The requested funds will be used to expand the program to serve additional youths and offer computer skills training, monthly workshops on substance abuse, conflict resolution and crime prevention. In addition, tutoring and counseling services and a baseball sports program will be available to area youths. The baseball program will target up to forty-five (45) youths, between the ages of 7 thru 17 years. CAG /JLM/lr E, �J AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: : SS COUNTY OF DADE : Before me this day personally appeared Raul Martinez who being duly sworn, deposes and says that: I, Raul Martinez, Chief of Police, City of Miami, do hereby certify that this request for expenditure from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, for a contribution to the Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., `Crime Prevention and Intervention Program," in an amount not to exceed $35,000, complies with the provisions of the Florida State Statutes, Chapter 932.7055, Project Number 690001. City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this 64tk day of , 2000, by Raul Martinez, who is personally known to me. S Q NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE * * ney Cornmissio„ CCMW8 Expires SeMMW 20.2004 01- 008 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos A. Gimenez NOV 2 9 2000 LEG 7-2 TO : DATE: FILE: City Manager FROM: aul 1 Z Chief of Police SUBJECT: Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc. REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Police Department has verified that funds are available from the Department of Management & Budget for a contribution, in the amount of $35,000, to the Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc., from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Florida State Statute Chapter 932.7055, Project Number 690001. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL inda M. Haskins Director Department of Management & Budget City of Miami Management & Budget j 5 oiPM) Repo'+ 9, ks a (2-11 1 Z oco ,Run numben +t ' a(If z000 01- 008 %fY# of 'fflialut lop I RAUL MARTINEZ As Chief of Police ° ""7; ;."' i ol,C�.. woe Rhadames Peguero Executive Director Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc. 2885 N.W. 36 Street Miami, Florida 33142 Dear Mr. Peguero: NOV 2 9 2000 CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CITY MANAGER The Police Department has reviewed your request for financial support, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (L.E.T.F.), for the Dominican -American National Foundation, Inc. In response to the aforementioned request, please be advised that I have authorized a contribution in the amount of $35,000. Legislation, however, must be submitted to the City Commission for final approval. This funding recommendation is tentatively scheduled for approval at the January 111x, 2001, City Commission Meeting. Once, this has been accomplished, the Police Department will inform you as to the procedure for disbursement of funds. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Major Jorge L. Manresa, Commander, Business Management Section, at (305) 579-6575. I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Sincerely, a• • o� ; �0 aul Martinez bo pf- Chief of Police RM/Ir 01- 008 2 0 200,0 MY co V MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT/P.O. BOX 016777 / Miami, Florida 33101 /(305) 579-6565 A C�-erry e(Swrofc- E-mail Address: chiefofpoliceamiami-police.org 3WOW