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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-10580 17 J-00-1013 11/30/00 RESOLUTION NO. 0 0e 10 5 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF THE, COCONUT GROVE PLAYHOUSE 2001 IN -SCHOOL TOURING PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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 forfeiture 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, the Coconut Grove Playhouse (the "Playhouse") has successfully developed quality in -school programs for middle and senior high school students of the community; and CITY CPF4 #118SION ETINq OF SEC 1 Z�00 hesolud N UU 0 .0 WHEREAS, the Playhouse will be producing a play focusing on the issues concerning teen suicides to be presented in area schools as part of its 2001 In -School Touring Program; and WHEREAS, post -performance discussions directed by cast members, teachers and trust counselors will be held; and WHEREAS, funding by the City will assist the Playhouse with expenses in providing students with theatrical experience to positively effect change in their lives; and WHEREAS, funds to cover 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 Playhouse, 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 Page 2 of 4 00a4„03 WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditures proposed comply 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 hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Funding of the Coconut Grove Playhouse 2001 In -School Touring Program, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated 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). Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 1� 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 4 0""� PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of this legislation by signing it in the de3ignated place provided, said legislation now becomes effective with the elapse of ten ( day: m th k" of Commissi Lion -xyrcisin to. regarding same, without the Mayoys n I ATTEST: Nkmc99P'Wa1(er-J--FQ4m­aT-QtV Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK AIA3ANDkO VILARELLO 5Y ATTORNEY W4853:BSS:LB:BSS AND CORRECTNESS:t/ An Page 4 of 4 CITY OF WAIVII, FLORIDACA=10 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: NOV 2 9 20 00 FILE of the City Commission SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution FROM: s en REFERENCES : Coconut Grove Playhouse tty Manager 74 ENCLOSURES: 2001 In -School Touring Program RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution authorizing funding, in the amount of $70,000, for the production of a play, in conjunction with the Coconut Grove Playhouse 2001 In -School Touring Program. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Florida State Statute Chapter 932.7055, Project Number 690001. BACKGROUND The Coconut Grove Playhouse is the largest regional theater in the State of Florida and maintains a continuous commitment to our community. Over the past several years, this institution has demonstrated its commitment to educational programs relating to theater and its influence on young people. The Playhouse, with the support of City of Miami Police Department, has been able to successfully develop and produce quality in -school programs for Miami's middle and senior high students. The Playhouse, will for its 2001 In -School Touring Program, develop a new touring play that will directly focus on Teen Suicide. Statistics show that suicide is the third leading cause of death among those 15 to 25 years of age, and is the sixth leading cause of death amount those 5 to 14 years of age. The play will tell a human story about six high-school age teens and will skillfully weave together drugs. alcohol. gun violence and depression, all the elements linked to teen suicide. Post performance discussions directed by cast members, teachers and trust counselors will be held. Funding of this play will provide more than 65,000 students with a theatrical experience while using theater as a tool to positively effect change in their lives. CAG "C/JLM/Ir AFFIDAVIT _... ORF : SS C01-7,N :'.' CIF IDADE : 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 Coconut Grove Playhouse, for the sponsorship of a play, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, complies with Florida State Statute, Chapter 932.7055, as amended. City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14- day of 2000, by Raul Martinez, who is personally known to me. O"WS ARYBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE %me evwm CCOMM 20W 01--1058 • TO FROM Carlos A. Gimenez Cily Manager ief of Po CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: SUBJECT: Coconut Grove Playhouse 2001 In -School Touring Program REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: FILE: The Police Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Management and Budget, for a contribution in the amount of $70,000 to the Coconut Grove Playhouse, for the 2001 In -School Touring Program, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Florida State Statute Chapter 932.7055; Project Number 690001. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: 6 04L nda M. Haskins 'rector Department of Management & Budget RM/BC/JLM/lr 0� Time o _ It 3 ,,"0 Amount of S /!2 4�9'L1�,.5 available- in ao0ou, non •.� Verified by: SIGNATURE