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Home My WebLink AboutR-94-0567J-J24-644 7l26l94 mc3c=cN mB 4 — 5 67 RESOLUTION AUMRIZnG FUNDnGOF EXPENSES FM THE PARTICIPATIM OF • YOUTHS TO ATTEND ■ a�• YOUTHP CONDUCTED E1• BY TOP •E• - PRWECT NO. 69001, ■ it a+ CODE • .y • •2-247, SUCH COSTS HAVnG BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE :En . IN OoMpLIANCE WITHs - n 93Z.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, along with the rest of the State, has experienced a major increase in youth perpetuated violent orimes; and. WHEREAS, the City of Miami, a large metropolitan area, has experienced an upsurge in high school dropouts, teenage pr%nw cies , and children living at the poverty level; and r WHEREAS, Top Performance is a oompany created for the purpose of identifying leaders from today's d)al.lengiAg youths, by teaching key leadership skills; and CITY CO-MCSSION -MEETING OF J 11 L 2 6 9 4 Resolu,�ion_N� l" WfREA,S, "Winners Retreat" is a means to develop self-esteem alternatives to crime and drug use, acquire skills and attitude to overcome personal. Challenges and accept personal responsi hi l i ty; amd. WBEREAS, the City of Miami is ocmitted to fund the program expenses for participation of 50 inner City youths to attend "Winners Retreat"; and WIMMkS, the Chief of Police has reommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditures proposed comply with Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended; and r VHMMS , funds to cover these necessary expenses have not been included in y r the Police Department's normal operating budget and are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund; I '• 1:1':4 •' :1 741 94� Y 1 Mal •1 • Y.1 • u� u� 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 expenses for the participation of 50 youths to attend "Winners Retreat", a youth camp conducted by Top Performance, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, In an amount not to exceed $10,000, hereby allocated from the City of Miami law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-24:7, such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police as being in comnpliance with Florida State Statute 932.7055. -2- Section 3. TY>_i.s Resolution shall become effeotive immediately upon its AN M. M4522/BSS I■ 4 .. • ... -3- 94_ 567 1'lltil'll oGwlul� nlui i � ��. • v�v vim_. ..-, � ,. _ _,,, _ _ _ _ } 20 Top Performance 9208 S.W. 147 CT, Miami, FL 33196 • (305) 957-9372 Ralph Arza Rolando Rodriguez President Vice President Mr. Cesar Odia City Of Miami City Manager's Office 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida Mr. Odio: T am hereby making a formal request to appear before the City Commission on July 14, 1994. The purpose of my request is to secure funds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which requires approval by the Commission and police chief. On the following pages is an outline of our proposal. T met with Police chief Calvin Ross and Major Washington and they are supporting our efforts. Please notify me if any further information is needed. Sincerely, 1 Ralph Arza Top Performance 1 .Ll if/1 V41.i VI• fYa Vfl Top Performance 9208 S.W. 147 CT. Miami, FL 33196 (305) 957-9372 Ralph Arza President Dear Friend: Rolando Rodriguez Vice President Having grown up in Metropolitan Dade County and being a product of this multiethnic community, I feel a certain iv�ponsibllity and concent about the futttre of our city. Also as an educator, I am concerned about Florida ranking 48 among 50 states in key indicators of children's well being. A national survey shows that Florida'ti youth am in trouble and dropping out of school. The Sunshine State rates 40th in the percentage of teenagers who aren't in school and don't work, percentage of children in single family homes, youth violent crime arrest rate and percentage of students who graduate from high school on time. In addition a high percentage of 'Florida's children are living in poverty and teenage pregnancy is on the rise. I am proposing an eight day 'Winners Reheat" for the future leaders of Dade County. The main purpose of our " Winners Retreat" is to provide a nurturing, enthusiastic and positive environment where our youth can develop the skWs which are necessary for winning in the game of life. We will be targeting two hundred inner city yuuths who would never have an opportunity to attend a suiruner camp. The camp will be divided into two, four day camps to ea6ure' a low camper to counselor ratio. Our objectives are that our young people will: Develop a plan and purpose for their life through goal -setting Achieve an understanding of self-worth and self acceptance * Fvaluate the importance of building winning relationships within their home, their school and their multi• ethnic community 94-- 567 _3 I Iil'Il li V1�I Ii Vl� 1 •s Vl � � 4V. v� w v"'. r ./�1 • .+ . 1 ` Become aware of the decisions they make and the consequences of those decisions (drug use, gang involvement, gran use, teenage pregnancy ...) " Acquire the skills and attitude necessary for overcoming personal challenges and. obstacles " Learn to arrept personal responsibility for the future of our community These six main objectives will be taught by usuig a senurtar format which will include Large group presentations, using a lecture format by certified teachers Interactive technology +° One-on-one guidance by trained adults An overall family environment centered around lave and acceptance In, addition, by being at a location which eUrninates most of the natural distractions, that confronts our youth, l sincerely feel that we can teach" t Qu&h mytivatig", the necessary skills that will put our young people in it position where they cam lead our city and Lunfront the challenges that we face. I look forward to meeting with you regarding this matter at your earliest convenience. F/ 94- 567 !' ar: rr•'p: �.� .•.ry,�• +ra. �uMh1h{�.a ,,'1. •�.. , pld+x`�xkTIFIMYA t e""�1 r{'+».rfi.,zso�x i l s�'"arm ��rf1�Ir v►.Ifr•..••� Ilrv�� . r. .r err vti.. .. -+.v .. w� a..•�� 1 FACT SHEET Future Leaders Retreat Wl TO-. We are targeting two hundred inner city yuuth, bath gale and female ages 15,1.6 and 17. Our objective is to target youths who } would normally not be able to attend a youth retreat or camp. F i WHAT: An eight day motivational and instructional retreat for youth to develop key leadership skills. The camp will be divided into two four day camps to ensure a low counselor to camper ratio (1:10) WHEN: Aupist 14 - 22,1994 %WERB!' Plo ida lRetj'eat , . Bx adeuton, Floricl8 The cast of the camp will include: * Transportation * Lodging and Meals * Instructional and motivational seminars, as well as all camp activities such as canoeing, swimming, and all sports * ]Retreat T-Shirt *''Winners retreat manual and book Follow up seminar at the a local hotel within thirty days of the camp for the parents and youth who attended the retreat " Cost per pardcipant is two hundred dollars The camp is being put together by Top Performance, a company created for the purpose of raising leaders in today.,; challenging society. You may reach Tnp Performance .at (305) 957-9372. 94- 567 P