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Home My WebLink AboutR-99-0932J-99-1010 12/3/99 RESOLUTION NO. `-' 9 - 9 ) 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF AMERICA, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NOS. 690001, 690002, AND 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF 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, Youth Crime Watch of America focuses its efforts on the underlying issues relating to crime, drugs and gang involvement; and WHEREAS, Youth Crime Watch of America's national conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-28, 2000, and will CITY COpirIISSION MEETING OF DEC 1 4 1999 Resolution No. 09- 932 be attended by children from the entire country; and WHEREAS, the amount of $5,000 will be used for printing the Revised 1999 Edition Operating Handbook to be distributed at the conference; 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 fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The contribution to Youth Crime Watch of America, for printing the Revised 1999 Edition Operating Handbook, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Nos. 690001, 690002, and 690003, such expenditures having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with the U. S. - 2 - to) 9- 931 Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing," and Florida State Statutes, Chapter 932.7055, as amended. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature of the Mayor.V PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of1999. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR ltrt�accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2.36, since the Mayor did not 1ridEeatINWI s legislation by signing it in the designated place prw!id 3d, _-;id I mes effective with the elapse of ten (10), fr i the to of Gcr,, wing same, without the Mayor '0 Y ce isi� r�,N . _ / � 1 ..415) ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK CORRECTNESS :t/ 975:RCL:hdb c Walten Leman, City Clerk �i 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— 93)2 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CAm13 INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members rlcr of the City Commission DATE: FILE: SUBJECT: . Proposed Resolution FROM: J70n d H. Warshaw REFERENCES: Youth Crime Watch of America City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a contribution to Youth Crime Watch of America, and allocating funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BACKGROUND The Miami Police Department supports the efforts of Youth Crime Watch of America and has agreed to assist them with the printing of the Revised 1999 Edition Operating Handbook for their annual national conference to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-28, 2000. The conference is attended by youths from all over the country. Youth Crime Watch of America members, as well as other concerned youth and adults from across the country and abroad, have the opportunity to network and gather new innovative prevention strategies from the top leaders in crime prevention and youth empowerment. Youth Crime Watch provides youngsters with the tools and guidance necessary to actively reduce crime and drug use in their schools and communities. DHW: WEO:Ir 10D- To: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager W1.)� ... ®k., FROM: William E. O'Brien Chief of Police f CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: NOV 0 9 1999 SUBJECT: Youth Crime Watch of America REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: LEG 7-2 FILE: The Police Department has verified that funds are available from the Department of Management & Budget for a contribution, in an amount of $5,000.00, to the Youth Crime Watch of America, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003. BUDGETARY REVIEW AND AppROVAi,: ° Luie L. Brennan Interim Director Department of Management & Budget WEO:lr City of Miami Management & Budget Date CD Time r: 3 v M) _r z =" o WX '�` Amount of $S, v ?is ✓J4 available in r-- o'__ a mount number.- 1�_ i>o•;Z z Verified by. 3►GN 9 -- c � Qj t p Awl (9 AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: COUNTY OF DADE SS 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 $5,0�0_00 complies' with the provisions of the U. S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing," and Florida State Statutes, Section 932.7055, as amended. William E. O'Brien Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this } _ day of 6y en1 e r— 1999, by William E. O'Brien, who is personally known to me. NOTAR PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA AT LARGE z��RVAU�� `-ERLINA PEREZ o COMMISSION # CC 6802C'1 EXPIRES SEP 14. 2001 N ��OF F4%o ATLANTIC INC ONDE AUCo.. INC 9-.l J932 WILLIAM E. O'BRIEN Chief of Police NOV ® 9 1999 Terry Modglin Executive Director Youth Crime Watch of America 9300 South Dadeland Boulevard Suite 100 Miami, FL 33156 Dear Mr. Mo-dglin: DONALD H. WARSHAW City Manager The Police Department has reviewed your letter requesting a contribution, in the amount of $50,000, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to sponsor your national Youth Crime Watch of American Conference. In response to the aforementioned request, please be advised that I have authorized a contribution in the amount of $5,000 to be utilized towards the printing of the Revised 1999 Edition Operating Handbook to be distributed at the conference. This recommendation is tentatively scheduled for approval at the December 7 h, 1999 City Commission Meeting. Once this has been accomplished, the Police Department will inform you as to the procedure for disbursement of finds. 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, UA-QaN--,. William E. O'Brien Chief of Police WEO:lr 992 Ji 7 eJSe.vlss MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT/P.O. BOX 016777/MiamiFlorida33101 / (305) 579-6565 Flor' ouet r.J