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Home My WebLink AboutR-99-0635J-99-729 8/26/99 RESOLUTION NO. 0 9 l t) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF AFROVISION, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CNH, INC., FOR THE "COMMUNITY PERSONAL AWARENESS PROGRAM"; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NUMBERS 690001, 690002, AND 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF' OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY'S "GUIDE TO EQUITABLE SHARING," AND FLORIDA STATE STATUTES, CHAPTER 932.7055, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of the Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended, authorize the expenditure of forfeiture cash or proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WHEREAS, the Police Department supports programs that involve citizens in positive community oriented activities; and WHEREAS, Afrovision, Inc., in partnership with CNH, Inc., conducts the "Community Personal Awareness Program," campaign which educates the community on matters such as illegal dumping, zoning restrictions, home ownership, homeowners assistance CITY CONLMISSION MEETING OF 9 E P 2 1 1999 Resolution No. -,.. a� �. program, and neighborhood improvement; and WHEREAS, said program targets the Lemon City, Edison, Little River, Little Haiti, and Buena Vista areas utilizing personal contact, television and radio media; and WHEREAS, the goal of the program is to promote good citizenship and avert delinquent behavior; 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, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditures proposed comply with the U. S. Department of the Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida State Statutes 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. The funding of Afrovision, Inc., in partnership with CNH, Inc., for the "Community Personal Awareness program," is hereby authorized, with funds therefor in the amount not to exceed $10,000, hereby allocated from Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003, such expenditure having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Florida State Statutes 932.7055, as amended. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature of the Mayor.'- PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September 1999. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not Indicate epproval of this legislation by signing it in the designated o!aco l-c,!id-d, Baia ierisl�to^ becomes effective with the elapse often (10) days fre ~, the date of Ccr regarding same, without the Mayor ehe isi ve . ATTEST: Walt . Foeman, City Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN t/ '-� 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 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission / /fjgpt;� DATE: "' _ FILE: SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution FROM: on d H. aiS aWX xJ - REFERENCES : Afrovision, Inc., in Partnership City Manager ENCLOSURES: with CNH, Inc. - Community Personal Awareness Program RECOMMEDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution authorizing funding, in an amount of $10,000, for Afrovision, Inc. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BACKGROUND: The Police Department supports grassroots programs that involve residents in positive activities, such as reducing illegal dumping. Afrovision. Inc., in partnership with CNH, Inc. are promoting a vigorous community education campaign entitled: Community Personal Awareness Program. The targeted areas are Lemon City, Edison, Little River, Little Haiti, and Buena Vista. The program will use personal contact (door-to-door distribution of printed material), television and radio media to educate the listed communities. The Community Personal Awareness Program will educate City residents on matters such as illegal dumping, zoning restrictions, home ownership, homeowners assistance programs, and neighborhood improvement. The goal of the program is to promote good citizenship and avert delinquent behavior. Funding will be used to cover the costs associated with the personnel (hands-on field) and advertisement (radio/television) expenses. %AW DHW: WEO:ll a9- 6*35 TO: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE : . i�9 FILE: LEG 7-2 SUBJECT: Afrovision, Inc., in Partnership t , with CNH, Inc. - Community •.. Personal Awareness Program FROM : William E. O'Brien REFERENCES Chief of Police ENCLOSURES: The Police Department has verified that funds are available from the Department of Management & Budget for a contribution, in an amount of $10,000, to the Afrovision, Inc., in partnership with CNH, Inc., from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: n &I, Luie L. Brendan, 41t&im Director Department of Management & Budget WEOJI City of Miami Management S Budget Date R- / 7- L Time .� A Amount of $) 377. 98r. ..,.1® available in acaourA ?o00% 002 900l? `2rrr- Veriled W. IliitiBi TOM AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: : SS COUNTY OF DARE : 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 the Afrovision, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000, complies with the U.S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, as amended. William E. O'Brien Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10 _ day of �� U 5� .1999 by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE o4Par Pv.9 ERLINA PEREZ commISSION 0 CC 680209 EXPIRES SEP 14, 2001 BONDED THRU '�OF P ATLANTIC BONDING CO., INC.