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Home My WebLink AboutR-99-0177J-99-219 3/4/99 RESOLUTION NO. 9 J — 11041,7 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR COSTS INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE FOR THE CONTINUED ACCREDITATION OF SAID DEPARTMENT BY THE COMMISSION OF ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (C.A.L.E.A.) AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,378.00, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NUMBER 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 932.7055, AS AMENDED, AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY "GUIDE TO EQUITABLE SHARING." WHEREAS, the Department of Police was awarded national accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L.E.A.) and the State of Florida in November 1995, which status was renewed in October 1998; and WHEREAS, accreditation is awarded or renewed every three years and attests to the awardees compliance with exacting professional standards in the field of law enforcement and the timely delivery of law enforcement services; and WHEREAS, the Miami Police Department requires funding to prepare for re -accreditation in October 2001; primarily for CITY COMMSION MEETING OF MAR 2 9 1999 Resolution Na 99- 177 re -accreditation assessment fees based upon the number of department employees, acquisition of computer equipment, internet access, training, travel, books, publications, membership fees, advertising, office supplies and equipment, among others; and WHEREAS, Florida Statute 932.7055, as amended, and the U.S. Department of Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing" authorize the expenditure of forfeiture proceeds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (11LETF11) for law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WHEREAS, costs for the re -accreditation preparation process have not been included in the Police Department's Operating Budget and said costs qualify for funding from the LETF; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the proposed expenditures comply with Florida Statutes, Section 932.7055, as amended, and the U.S. Department of Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing"; 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. Section 2. Funding for costs incurred by the Department Of Police for the continued accreditation of the Department by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. and the State of Florida, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated, in an amount not to exceed $55,378.00, from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690003, such expenditures having been certified by the Chief of Police as 2 9 9 - 177 r complying with Florida Statutes, Section 932.7055, as amended, and the U.S. Department of Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing." Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature of the Mayor11. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of March 1999. JOB 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 designated place provided, said legislation now becomes effective with the elapse of ten (t0) 9(,PVrHaff— WALTERm the date of Comm' s?cn act'c^ ATTEST: regarding same, without the Mayor ex ing J. FOEMAN Walte J.e,City Clerk CITY CLERK CORRECTNESS ATTORNEY W3279:CSK 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. 3 99-- 177 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM CA=14 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Commission DATE: MAR 16 19gog FILE SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution (/*401rMW_; FROM: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager REFERENCES: Department of Police ENCLOSURES: Accreditation RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution providing funds for the cost, expenses, and fees incurred in the continued accreditation process of the Department of Police by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L.E.A.), and the State of Florida, in the amount of $55,378.00. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690003. BACKGROUND The Department of Police received its nationally recognized C.A.L.E.A. accreditation in November 1995, and this status was renewed in October 1998. The goal of the accreditation process is to improve the delivery of law enforcement services. In order to retain this status, the department must undergo a successful re -accreditation process every three years. The requested funds will provide for the completion of this process through October of 2001. These funds will be used primarily for the following: 1)Assessment fees for re -accreditation based on the full time number of employees employed by our agency, 2) Computer equipment and Internet access, 3) Miscellaneous office supplies and equipment, 4) Travel/Training, 5) Advertising cost, 6) Books, publications and membership fees, and 7) Other expenses related to the on -site mock assessment and final assessment. ,,So DHW: WEO:lmr 9 9 - 177 b� CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ,1_ TO: A.0vilcuu rn. Warshaw City Manager FILE: SUBJECT: Department of Police Accreditation FROM: William E. O'Brien. Chief of Police REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Police Department has verified that funds are available with the Department of Management Budget, for the expenses and fees incurred in the continued accreditation of the departmentmeet e Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., and the State of Florid amount of $55,378.00, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project by the Florida, in the J Number 690003. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL � _3MDipak . Parekh, Director Department of Management & Budget WEO:Irnr City of Miami Management & Budget Date a Time ass" PM) Amount of S g'//, �g' to available in account number: (o !9000 3 'Verified by: SIGNATURE 99 - 177 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 expenses and fees incurred in the continued accreditation of the Miami Police Department by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement A e*�cies Inc. and the State of Florida in an amount not to exceed $55.378 00 complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, and the U.S. Department of Treasury "Guide to Equitable Sharing." William E. O'Brien Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this �-� day of �"��`�- y , 1999, by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE �.e%y&� ERLINA PEREZ 2 A n COMMISSION # CC 6A0909 EXPIRES SEP 14, 2001 ?• ' -�"�• 9ONOW THRU .A1LrNnC80NDINGCO.,INC 9 9 - 177 r� Accreditation Proposed Budget 1999-2001 Total Funding: $66,378 Index Code A,cc Code Item 1999 2000 2001 290913 270 Professional Services: Accreditation fees both Nat/State, Internet Access $ 1,268 $ 240 $20,430 287 Advertising $ - $ - $ 4,500 420 Travel and Per Diem - Other $ 4,900 $4,900 $ 7,500 760 Books, Publications, Membership $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 840 Equipment - one desktop and one laptop computers, scanner, printer, digital camera, network set-up $ 9,850 $ - $ - Total $16,608 1 $ 5,740 $ 33,030 Notes: 1 Outstanding Fee for National - $1,018 2 Internet - $20/month for CALEA web access/communication 3 Remaining CALEA fees based on last assessment 4 Travel is limited to one training/conference for the National per year for three officers plus two additional persons during the renewal period in 2001 (Chief and the Exective Assistant) Additional local inspections training for the unit $1,000/yr 5 Advertising based on last bill from Miami Herald 6 Books, memberships, and other related materials are estimated. 99- 1717