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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF THE "AMBER ALERT"
PROGRAM WHICH REQUIRES TIMELY PUBLIC NOTICE
OF CHILD ABDUCTIONS AND ENCOURAGING THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND
ALL ITS INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES TO REVIEW
THE PROGRAM AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAMS FOR
POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION; FURTHER DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami is dedicated to the protection of
the children of the community; and
WHEREAS, the abduction of children is a problem of national
and local concern and a program of widespread and timely public
notice that the abduction of a child has taken place can be an
effective tool to assist in the recovery of the child before
serious harm occurs; and
WHEREAS, many jurisdictions are implementing programs such as
the "Amber Alert" Program, as well as other law enforcement
programs and procedures that could be vital tools to help protect
children; and
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County League of Cities, Inc.,
pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-2, adopted January 4, 2001,
CITY COR MISSION
MEETING OF.
JAM 1 1 2001
endorsed the "Amber Alert" Program and encouraged the law
enforcement agencies of Miami -Dade County and all its incorporated
municipalities to review the Program and other similar programs
for potential implementation;
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. The concept of the "Amber Alert" Program
which requires timely public notice of child abductions is
endorsed and the law enforcement agencies of Miami -Dade County and
all its incorporated municipalities are encouraged to review the
program and other similar programs for potential implementation.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy
of this Resolution to Miami -Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, all
members of the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County,
Florida, Miami -Dade County Manager Merrett R. Stierheim, the
Mayors of each of the municipalities of Miami -Dade County, and the
Miami -Dade County League of Cities, Inc.
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Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.-'/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of January 1 2001.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
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if 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.
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WALTER J. FOEMAN
City Clerk
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TO: The Honorable Alex Penelas, Mayor- Miami -Dade County
The Honorable Members of the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners
Merrett R. Stierheim, Miami -Dade County Manager
The Honorable Mayors of Miami -Dade County Municipalities
The Miami -Dade County League of Cities, Inc.
FROM: Walter J. Foeman,
City Clerk
of Miami
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution 01-52. which was passed and adopted by the City of
Miami Commission at its meeting on January 11, 2001. This legislation is being forwarded to
you for your information and files.
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610