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RESOLUTION NO. 9 4- 357
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE
YOUTH HANDGUN EXCHANGE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM,
AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, FROM THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, SUBJECT TO
CERTIFICATION OF SUCH COSTS BY THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA
STATE STATUTE 932.7055.
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 City of Miami, supports those groups dedicated
to assisting the children of our community in becoming
responsible and productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Handgun Exchange Leadership Program, is
targeting high risk students and involving them in a series of
events, including career counseling, community services, anti-
violence and anti -crime rallies; and
WHEREAS, the Program services inner city youths; 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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KEETING OF
MAY 2 3 1994
Resolution No.
94- 357
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 Youth Handgun Exchange Leadership
Program is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in an amount
not to exceed $35,000, being allocated from the City of Miami Law
Enforcement
Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-
247, subject to certification of
such costs by the
Chief of
Police as
being in compliance
with Florida State
Statute
932.7055.
Section 3. This Resolution
shall become
effective
immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED
AND ADOPTED this 23rd
day of May
1994
ATTE ST PHEN P. CLARK, MAYOR
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MAT Y HIRAI, CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ALBERTINE B. SMITH
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
A. QUI ONAV, III
CITY ATTORN
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! YOUTH H.E.L.P., a handgun exchange leadership program, is a worthwhile and
jinnovative attempt to reduce the number of guns in the possession of our young citizens
h and to guide them on the path to becoming productive, anti -violent members of our
community.
YOUTH H.E.L.P. is making an effort to stop violence among young people and to reduce
the number of handguns in their possession. Recently, Congressman Peter Deutsch and I
held a fundraising event at Vizcaya which was a great success. Chief Ross was there
along with several City and County Commissioners.
I know that Charles Halloran, Chris Hillibrant and all the others with YOUTH H.E.L.P.
have been working very hard to make the upcoming event in June a big success. I
understand that the County, along with many private and corporate donors, have joined
with the City to help sponsor this event.
I am in full support of approving L.E.T.F. funds for YOUTH H.E.L.P. and for granting
them fee waivers or whatever else the City can do to accomodate them in their goal of
trying to reach the approximately 2000-3000 kids who will participate in the YOUTH
H.E.L.P. mentoring program.
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