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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-97-0318J-97-109 2/11/97 RESOLUTION NO. 9 7 — 318 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ("PAL"), IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 690002.291201.6.996 FOR SAID CONTRIBUTION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE REMAINING ACCOUNT BALANCES FROM (1) THE YOUTH CRIME & DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM, (2) THE COPS & KIDS ATHLETIC DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM, AND (3) THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. 690001) TO PAL, WITH ALL SUCH EXPENDITURES BEING OR PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATE STATUTE 932.7055, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture proceeds for law enforcement and anti -drug education purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WHEREAS, federal law mandates that the Police Department delineate the Law Enforcement Trust Fund monies obtained through federal asset sharing or state asset sharing; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Police Department wishes to provide funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the Police Athletic League ("PAL"); and CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 0 7 1997 Resolution No. p 9!r�- 31O 1 WHEREAS, the Police Athletic League ("PAL") provides the youth of the City of Miami a positive alternative to drugs and crimes and will foster a keener sense of understanding between the youth and law enforcement through positive interaction; and WHEREAS, current established programs, such as the Youth Crime & Drug Prevention Program, the Cops & Kids Athletic Diversionary Program and the City of Miami Police Explorer Program will be consolidated under the PAL umbrella; and i WHEREAS, the remaining account balances of said Programs need to be transferred to the PAL account, along with the contribution to be allocated from the U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Trust Fund, so that PAL can provide the programs to the youth of the community; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of the herein Resolution and has determined, or previously determined, that the said expenditures comply with Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended; 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY i 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. A contribution to the Police Athletic League ("PAL"), in the amount of $50,000.00, is hereby authorized with funds therefor hereby allocated from the U.S. Department of - 2 - 97- 31.8 Justice Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Account Code No. 690002.291201.6.996 for said contribution. Section 3. The transfer of the remaining account balances from (1) the Youth Crime & Drug Prevention Program, (2) the COPS & Kids Athletic Diversionary Program, and (3) the City of Miami Police Explorer Program (Project No. 69001) to PAL is I hereby authorized. i Section 4. All expenditures have been certified by the Chief of Police as complying with Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of M,;, 1997. 7JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR A E T: i WALTER 0 MAN, CITY CLERK FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY REVIEW: D DIPAK PAREKH, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. QUNNJNS, II CITY ATTO r Y BSS:W1457 - 3 - 97- 318 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 28 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Ma d Members n.00 ! ^' TO : Mayor aners DATE: - FILE ; of the City Commission SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution FRO": w d Marquez` REFERENCES : Police At'�lettC League `fir " City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing a contribution to the Police Athletic League ("PAIL"), in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, be approved. Funding is to be provided from the U.S Department of Justice Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Account Code 690002.291201.6.996. Further authorizing the Department of Police to transfer funds from the Youth Crime & Drug Prevention Program, the Cops & Kids Athletic Diversionary Program and the Miami Police Explorers Program to the Police Athletic League under the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690001. BACKGROUND: The Miami Police Department is committed to the education and development of the youth of our City. The Police Athletic League ("PAL") provides a well known and identifiable avenue to reach them. Currently established programs, such as the boxing program and the soccer program, along with future youth programs will be consolidated under the PAL umbrella. The program will give the youth of our City as alternative to crime and drugs. It will also help foster good attitudes towards the law enforcement community as police officers are involved in positive interactioji with them. The Department of Police also needs to transfer funds from the Youth Crime & Drug Prevention Program, the Cops & Kids Athletic Diversionary Program and the City of Miami Police Explorer Program to the Police Athletic League which will also be created in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690001. Federal law mandates that the department segregate funds obtained through federal asset sharing from the regular Law Enforcement Trust Fund. 1