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12/29/94
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE AFRICAN-
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF CHRISTIAN CLERGY, INC., AND
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$18,000, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, SUCH
EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH FLORIDA STATE STATUTE,
CHAPTER 932.7055, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended, authorizes the
expenditure of forfeiture proceeds for law enforcement purposes not considered
normal operating expenses; and
WHEREAS, the African -American Council of Christian Clergy, Inc. ("the
Council") operates a youth at -risk program in four Conmunity Information and
Referral Centers; and
WHEREAS, these Centers are based in North Dade, Liberty City, Overtown
and Perrin; and
WHEREAS, the Centers have been instrumental in detecting and preventing
possible volatile situations; and
WHEREAS, the Council provides a bridge between Goverrunent and the local
populace by distributing the correct information to keep them informed; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recam ended adoption of this Resolution
and has determined that the expenditures proposed comply with Florida State
Statute 932.7055, as amended; and
WHEREAS, funds to cover the necessary expenses required for this program
are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MiAMI,
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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 for the African -American Council of Christian
Clergy, Inc . , is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated, in
an amount not to exceed $18,000, from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust
Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, such costs 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 its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January , 1995.
PHEN P. CLAM, MAYOR
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HIRAI, CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY:
DEPARTMENT OF
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ALBERTINE B. SMITH
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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CITY OF :MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To : ' The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE
DEC 2 2 1994
of the City Commission
Cesa Odio
FROM ` City ger
RECOMMENDATION:
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SUBJECT : Resolution Funding the
African -American Council of
Christian Clergy, Inc.
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution funding the
African -American Council of Christian Clergy, Inc., in the amount
of $18,000, be approved.
BACKGROUND:
The African -American Council of Christian Clergy, Inc. operates a
youth at -risk program in four Community Information and Referral
Centers. The Centers are based in North Dade, Liberty City,
Overtown and Perrine. The Council has been instrumental in
detecting and preventing possible volatile situations. They have
provided a bridge between Government and the local populace by
distributing the correct information to keep them informed. They
have established a working relationship with the Miami Police
Department, the Metro -Dade Police Department, the Community
Relations Board, the Juvenile Justice Department, the District
Attorney's Office and the United States Department of Justice.
It is, therefore, recommended that the Resolution funding the
African -American Council of Christian Clergy, Inc., in the amount
of $18,000, be approved. Funding is to be from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-
247.
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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, a contribution to the African -
American Council of Christian Clergy, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $18,000, complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055,
Florida Statutes.
Donald H. Warshaw
Chief of Police
City of Miami Police Department
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of p?5 C7 �7yB►I�q�f
1994, by Donald H. Warshaw, who is personally known to me.
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