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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-99-0128f J-99-177 2/9/99 RESOLUTION NO. 9 9 - 128 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF CRIME STOPPERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NOS. 690001, 690002 AND 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURE HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY'S "GUIDE TO EQUITABLE SHARING° AND FLORIDA STATUTE, SECTION 932.7055, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Miami Police Department supports community programs such as Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc. that involve citizen participation in fighting and curtailing community and neighborhood crime; and WHEREAS, funding from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund will be used by Crime Stoppers for rewards in its successful crime tip line program which, to date, has assisted in clearing more than 18,015 criminal cases, making 4,465 arrests, solving 436 homicides and recovering more than $72 million in stolen property and narcotics; and WHEREAS, funds for this expenditure were not included in the Police Department's normal operating budget and are available cm COMMISSION MEETING OF FEB 2 3 1999 Resolution No. 99- 128 from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police recommends adoption of* this resolution and has certified that the proposed expenditures comply with the Department of the Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida Statute, Section 932.7055, as amended; 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 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Funding of Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County. Inc., in the amount of $10,000, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Nos. 690001, 690002, and 690003, such expenditure having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with the Department of the Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida Statute, Section 943.7055, as amended. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective 99 - 128 x immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor1I. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February , 1999. ATTEST: JOB CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of Ws legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said Iegi3lnftc i Dames effective with the elapse often (10) dayYrom thd f Com bsicn aciit� s repk same, without the Mayor exer g a eto. ing J WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK AND CORRECTNESS: ATTORNEY W3244:CSK Wa r J. yan, City Clerk 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. 3- 99- 128 s 5� CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=1 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members p of the City Commission DATE: FEB 1 2 1999 FILE: SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution P FROM: Donald H. War REFERENCES: Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade City Manager County, Inc. ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing funding, in the amount of $10,000, to Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002 and 690003. BACKGROUND The Miami Police Department supports programs such as Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc. This is a community program that allows citizens the opportunity to become involved in the fight against crime and assists the entire community in removing criminals from our streets. This contribution will be used as a funding source by Crime Stoppers to pay rewards for anonymous tips. Since its inception in 1981, Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc., has helped clear 18,015 cases, make 4,465 arrests, solve 436 homicides and recover over $72 million in property/narcotics. w 5.6 DHW: WEO:Imr 99- 128 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Donald H. Warshaw TO: City Manager DATE: FILE: SUBJECT: Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc. FROM: William E. O'Brien---• REFERENCES: Chief of Police ENCLOSURES: The Police Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Management & Budget, for a contribution in the amount of $10,000 to Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County, Inc., from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL • d A1D.liJ�. Dipak M. Parekh, Director Department of Management & Budget WEO:lmr 99- 128 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: : SS COUNTY OF DADE : Before me this day personally appeared William E. O'Brien who being duly sworn, deposes and says that: I, William E. O'Brien, 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 Crime Stoppers of Miami -Dade County. Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10 000 00 complies with the provisions of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida State Statutes, Chapter 932.7055. W .--. bN --- William E. O'Brien Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this / `/ day of_ li air 1999, by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me je MYTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE o,,Vsy a ERLINA PEREZ COW-iISSION 0 CC 680209 c EXPIRES SEP 14, 2001 BONDED THRU Of ATLANTIC BONDING CO., INC. 99- 128