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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-93-0294r�] J-93-314 4/26/93 RESOLUTION NO. 9 3— 294 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN KINGIAN NON -VIOLENCE WORKSHOP, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,550, FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, SUCH EXPENDITURE HAVING BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 932.7055 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. WHEREAS, Florida 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, has experienced social unrest and racial tension resulting in civil disturbances; and WHEREAS, there is a recognized need for peace education in an effort to avoid any future disturbances; and WHEREAS, the Metro -Miami Action Plan is participating in a workshop aimed at teaching the theory of Ringian Non -Violence, the application of which has proven to be effective in resolving potentially violent situations; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Police Department supports these efforts and has taken an active role in the sponsorship of such programs and this funding will be utilized to sponsor thirteen participants from the City of Miami Police Department; and cn1T comlassiox IREEMG OF MAY 13 1993 931- 294, ("I'll`. WHEREASt the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of L this Resolution and has determined that the proposed expenditure complies with Florida 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; NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDAt 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 Metro -Miami Action Plan Kingian Non -Violence Workshop is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $17,550, being hereby allocated from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, the statutory compliance of such expenditure having been certified by the Chief of Police. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May , 1993. W_� C-_� XAVIER L SUARE , MAYOR AITT MA Y HIRAI CITY CLERK -2- 93-- 294. BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED SYs MANOHAR S. S ASSISTANT CI AGER PREPARED AND APPROVED M li v A<ej W J EL E. MAXWEAL 1EF ASSIST T CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESSs M3560/JEM/Sls —3- 93- 294`- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 4 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members of tkl& City Commission ROM: Cesar H. Odio City Manager DATE : FILE NA IV ` 4 1993 SUBJECT : Resolution Funding Metro -Miami Action Plan Ringian Non - Violence Workshop REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution approving the funding of a Kingian Non -Violence Workshop, sponsored by the Metro -Miami Action Plan, at a cost not to exceed $17,550, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, be approved. The Police Department recognizes a need for alternative solutions to confrontations during periods of unrest and civil disturbance. The Metro -Miami Action Plan presents a workshop series for 450 youth, youth leaders, crime prevention practitioners, educators, law enforcement personnel, and others interested in the theory and application of non -violence techniques when resolving conflict. Also featured will be topics structured to deliver information on child behavior modification, with a focus on developing skills necessary in resisting peer pressure. Thirteen participants from the Miami Police Department will attend at a cost of $1,350 per participant. It is, therefore, recommended that a Resolution authorizing the funding of the Kingian Non -Violence Workshops, at a cost of $17,550, be approved. Funding is to be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No, 690001, Index Code No. 029002-247. 1 AAL AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA: SS COUNTY OF DADE Before me this day personally appeared Calvin Ross, who being duly sworn, deposes and says that: 1, Calvin Ross, 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 Metro -Miami Action Plan Kjn2iAn Non-Violgnce Workshona. in, an amount not to exceed S17,550, complies with the provisions of Section 932.704, Florida Statutes. T Calvi Roag Wy ofPolice of Miami Police Department Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 1993, by Calvin Ross, who is personally known to me.