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Home My WebLink AboutR-99-0790k'' J-99-869 10/15/99 RESOLUTION NO. v 7 91) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF THE LITTLE ACORNS CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, INC., AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, 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 is committed to the education and development of the youth of the community; and WHEREAS, the Little Acorns Children and Family Programs, Inc., provides highly structured training programs, targeting children ages 8-11 and their parents, to assist in building self- esteem, develop character, social skills, parenting skills, family bonding and trust, and drug and crime avoidance; and WHEREAS, this shall be accomplished through five discreet training programs that work together: Little Acorns Family Training Program, Homework Club, Mighty Oaks Service Club, Mighty ATTACHIAENT (' CONTAINED I CITY COMMSSiON MEETING OF (� C T 2 6 1999 Resolution No. 3- �0A Oaks Family Empowerment Workshops, and KIDS 'n COPS 'n KITES Mentoring Program; and WHEREAS, these programs are school -based, free of charge and offered in three languages; and WHEREAS, the funds will assist with cost associated with the implementation of the Little Acorns Program in two local elementary schools, the locations of which will be announced at a later date; 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 for the Little Acorns Children and Family Program, Inc., is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in the amount not to exceed $15,000, hereby allocated from Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003, such expenditure having been approved by the Chief of !tjU 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 its adoption and signature of the Mayor.!/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26� day of October 1999. ATTEST: 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 designated place provided, said legislation now becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) da4from the a of minission action ?1.. ��/,,v regarding same, without the Mavor-exeY6om y t �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date Passed and adopted. it was If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. AFFIDAVIT STATE OF nORIDA: :SS COUNTY OF DADE n Before me this day personally appeared William E. O'Brien who being dilly sworn, deposes and says that: r l t, 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 Little Acorns Children & Family Program. Inc., in an amount not to exceed 515.000 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 day of S�`��emb��-� 1999, by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE =o��pYPG� ERLINA PEREZ o' ACOMMISS'ON ,p CC 680209 o� EXPIRES SEP 14, 20o i nF P ATLANTI �NDEtl n'U c eoNOINo CO., INC 11 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=5 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: OCT 1 8 19999 FILE: of4nH. 'mmission SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution FROM: Drshaw REFERENCES: Little Acorns Children & City Manager ENCLOSURES: Family Programs, Inc. RECOMM EDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing funding, in the amount of $15,000, for the Little Acorns Children & Family Programs, Inc. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, from Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BACKGROUND: The Miami Police Department is committed to the education and development of the youth of our City. The Little Acorns Children & Family Program, Inc. is a local non-profit company which provides Highly structured training programs, targeting children ages 8-11 and their parents, to help build self-esteem, develop character, social skills, parenting skills, family bonding and trust, and skills in drug and crime avoidance. This is accomplished through 5 discreet training programs that work together: the Little Acorns Family Training Program, Homework Club, Mighty Oaks Service Club, Mighty Oaks Family Empowerment Workshops, and KIDS 'n COPS 'n KITES Mentoring Program. These programs are school -based, free of charge, and offered in three languages. The Little Acorns Family Training Program takes place in the afternoon and evening hours at local schools. It is a ten -week training program that strengthens families and family members as a strategy against juvenile delinquency. Parents, participating in the aforementioned program, may utilize the Homework Club that provides child services (baby sitting) and tutoring/homework assistance for the school -age kids. As a follow-up for Little Acorns graduates, the Mighty Oaks Service Club provides community service projects, opportunities to bond with positive peer groups in joint projects, and large -group attendance workshops for children and parents. Brush -up meetings on parenting skills taught in Little Acorns and informational/training workshops for children and parents are provided through the Mighty Oaks Family Empowerment Workshops. Lastly, the KIDS 'n COPS 'n KITES Mentoring Program is a mentoring service to juveniles, most of whom are high -risk. This project teaches children that police officers are their friends and not their enemies. This funding will assist with costs associated with the implementation of the Little Acorns Program in two local elementary schools to be announced at a later date. " LV DHW:WEO:ll CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Donald H. Warshaw SEP 211999 CIty Manager DATE: FILE: SUBJECT: Little Acorns Children & FROM: ko�N�CZL_ Family Programs, Inc. REFERENCES: William E. O'Brien 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 $15,000, to the Little Acorns Children & Family Programs, Inc., from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: Luie L. Brennan Interim Director Department of Management & Budget WEO:lr City of Miami Management & Budget Date _/0-,'- Time /, O q�jj jpmi _ ou cl Amount of $ <, 0;--', / ja�,v y; available in account number: �> v op Verified by: NATURE 0j- i9u 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 the Little Acorns Children & Family Program, Inc.. in an amount not to exceed $15,000 complies with the U.S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" and Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, as amended. William E. O'Brien Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this 0_ day of S2qt-,O— fiber- , 1999, by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE ;O��RYPG- ERUNA PEREZ Fi COMMISSION IP CC 680209 c� EXPIRES SEP 14, 2001 �� AT(ANTIC BONDING CO., INC WILLIAM E. O'BRIEN Chief of Police Linda Gelinas Co -Director Little Acorns Children & Family Programs, Inc. 5888 S.W. 77' Terrace Miami, FL 33143 Dear Mrs. Gelinas: Ck 4� t A .,$, 61 tantt �,4Y of h 3 -o., SEP 21 1999 DONALD H. WARSHAW City Manager The Police Department has reviewed your request for financial support, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (L.E.T.F.), for the Little Acorns Children & Family Programs; Inc. In response to the aforementioned request, please be advised that I Have authorized a contribution in the amount of $15,000. Legislation, however, must be submitted to the City Commission for final approval. This funding recommendation is tentatively scheduled for discussion at the October 26, 1999, Commission Meeting. Once this has been accomplished, the Police Department will inform you as to the procedure for disbursement of fluids. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Major Jorge L. Manresa, Commander, Business Management Section, at (305) 579-6575. I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Sincerely, William E. O'Brien Chief of Police WEO:lr c: Major Jorge L. Manresa, Commander Business Management Section n 4J f.. r U Aco,.ryoJS�r.tr� MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT/P.O. BOX 016777/Miami, Florida 33101 /(305) 579.6565 0"`