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12/29/97
RESOLUTION NO. 9 8 - 21
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED FUNDING OF
PROTRACTED, COMPLEX INVESTIGATIONS, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THERFOR
FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NOS.
69001, 69002, AND 690003, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN
CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH
FLORIDA STATE STATUTES, CHAPTER 932.7055, AS AMENDED,
AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY'S "GUIDE TO
EQUITABLE SHARING."
WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended, and the Department of the
Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing" authorizes the expenditure of Law Enforcement Trust
Fund monies to defray the costs of protracted and/or complex investigations and to provide law
enforcement with additional technical equipment and expertise; and
WHEREAS, the need exists within the Department of Police to conduct protracted and/or
complex investigations which often require additional monies for such costs as overtime, the
purchase/rental of equipment and supplies, payment of confidential informants, and other
investigative support expenses; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community and the City of Miami to continue to
fund these expenditures through monies generated as a result of seizures authorized under the
Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act and the U. S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable
Sharing"; and
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WHEREAS, funds to cover these necessary and legitimate costs and expenditures have not
been included in the Department of Police's normal operating budget; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has
certified that the expenditures proposed comply with Florida State Statutes 932.7055, as amended,
and the U.S. Department of Treasury's "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 by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The continued funding of protracted, complex investigations, in an amount not
to exceed $300,000.00, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the City of
Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Nos. 690001, 690002, and 690003, such expenditures
having been certified by the Chief of Police as complying with Florida State Statutes, Chapter
932.7055, as amended, and the U.S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing."
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January , 1998.
ATTEST
WALTER E , CITY CLERK
VIER L. �SUAREZ, MAYOR
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BUDGETWREVIEW:
DIPAK PAREKH, DIRECTOR
BUDGET & MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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CHARLES C. MAVS
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CAm24
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM: Frank K. Rollason
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE : JAN - 5 i9,98 FILE:
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution
REFERENCES: Protracted, Complex
ENCLOSURES: Investigations
It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing the continued funding of protracted,
complex investigations, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, be approved. Funding is to be
provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Numbers 690001, 690002, and 690003 .
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BACKGROUND:
The Miami Police Department is currently involved in several protracted, complex investigations,
as authorized under Florida Statute 932.704, of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Fund and the U.
S. Department of Treasury's "Guide to Equitable Sharing." The monies requested will be utilized
to continue these comprehensive investigations outside of normal and established operations of the
Miami Police Department. Funds are required for the payment of confidential informants, the
provision of buy monies, the provision of consultant/expert services, and any other special
investigative expenditures required for successful completion of these protracted, complex
investigations, as authorized by the Chief of Police.
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AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA,
SS
COUNTY OF DADE
Before me this, day personally appeared Donald H.
Warshaw whQ being duly sworn,
deposes and says that: `
I, Donald H. Warshaw, Chief of Police, City of Miami, do hereby certify that this request
for expenditure from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, for the financing of
Protracted, Complex Investigations, in an amount not to exceed $300,060.00, complies with
the provisions of Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, and the. U. S. Department of the Treasury's
"Guide to Equitable Sharing,"
Chief of Police
City of Miami Police Department
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ! 9 #' day of Ili,, .4 , 1997,
by Donald H. Warshaw, who is personally known to me.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FLORIDA
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CECIUA DARLEY
COMMISSION NUMBER
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