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08/22/97
RESOLUTION NO. 9 7- 649
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF THE "DO THE RIGHT
THING" PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,500.00; ALLOCATING
FUNDS THERFOR FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND,
PROJECT NO. 690002, SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED
BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH FLORIDA STATE
STATUTES, CHAPTER 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, the City of Miami Police Department believes that it is imperative that we give
our youth a positive incentive program; and
WHEREAS, the "Do The Right Thing" Program strives to reward the youth of this
community who demonstrate leadership ability, assist in the struggle against drugs and excel in
education; and
WHEREAS, this year's program anticipates reaching approximately 18,000 students, and
WHEREAS, the private sector is also committed to the success of the program; and
WHEREAS, funds to cover this expenditure have not been included in the Police
Department's normal operating budget and are available from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund;
and
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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;
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. Funding of the "Do The Right Thing" Program, in an amount not to exceed
$165,500.00, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund, Project Number 690002, such expenditures having been certified by the Chief of Police
as complying with Florida State Statutes, Chapter 932.7055, as amended.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September , 1997.
BUDGETARY REVIEW:
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DIPAK PAREKH, DIRECTOR
BUDGET & MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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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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0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM: "da
RECOMMENDATION:
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DATE: SEP 1 6 FILE
SUBJECT : ' . Proposed Resolution
REFERENCES: Do The Right Thing Program
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing the funding of the "Do The Right
Thing" Program, and allocating funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $165,500.00, be
approved. Funding is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, from Project Number
690002.
BACKGROUND:
The Miami Police Department instituted a program to encourage the youth of our community to
"do the right thing." This program rewards youth for being leaders in the community, not using
drugs, portraying a positive image and excelling in education. The program also allows children
living in high -crime areas to interact with uniformed police officers in non -confrontational settings
establishing positive associations and enhancing mutual respect.
Since its inception, the "Do The Right Thing" program has grown by attracting a number of
influential sponsors. Major sponsors include: Norman Shulevitz Foundation, American Express,
Bank Atlantic Foundation, South Florida Impact Fund, The Miami Herald ,WTVJ-NBC 6, Publix
Supermarkets, Carnival Cruise Lines, and South Florida Ford Dealers, have been instrumental in
the advertising and promotion of the program.
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AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA:
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COUNTY OF DADE :
Before me this day personally appeared Donald H. Warshaw who 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 funding of the "Do
The Right Thing" Program, in an amount not to exceed $165,500.00, complies with the
provisions of Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes,
onald H. Warshaw
Chief of Police'
City of Miami Police Department
Subscribed and swornto before me this % day of U , 1997
by Donald H. Warshaw, who is personally known to me.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF FLORIDA
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