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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-92-0587.1A RESOLTJTION AJUMMIZING A COriMBUrION TO THE ROBBERY TACTICAL DETAIL, IN AN AMJtW NOT ZO EXCEED $34034; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FRCK THE LAW M*X TRUST FUND, PRO=r NO. 69001, INDEX CODE 029002-247, SUCH COSTS HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE. WHEREAS,, Florida State Statute 932.704(3)(a), as amended, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture proceeds for law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses; and WH RE,AS, the Miami Police Department established a Robbery Task Force to target those businesses identified as high risk robbery establishments; and WHEREAS, this task force evolved into a Robbery Tactical Detail that is currently targeting tourist robberies; and WHEREAS, during the period of June 1, 1991 and May 31, 1992, the Robbery Tactical Detail made 231 felorry, and 167 misdemeanor and traffic arrests; and WHEREAS, the funding requested would be used to rant four motor vehicles, access four cellular phones and cellular phone air time, purchase computer equipment, and pay for other miscellaneous supplies and maintenance; and WHEREAS, all purchases exceeding $4,500 will be brought before the City CCMDission for approval, pursuant to the Code of the City of Miami; and WHEREAS, funds to cover the necessary expenses required for the above listed program have not been included in the Police Department's normal operating budget; and CITY COM nSSION MEETING OF z WH M4S, the Chief of Police has recamended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditure proposed complies with Florida State Statute 932.704, 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, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, 4 o) Za 0�i 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. The contribution to the Robbery Tactical Detail, in the amount of $34,334, is hereby authorized, with funds therefor hereby allocated fran the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police. Section 3. This Resolution shall became effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of Septem er y , 19 2. HIRAI, CITY CLERK -2- 92-- 587.1, 0 -3- A CITY of MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM to: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM : Cesar H. Odio City Manager RECOMMENDATION: DATE : S [ P - 2 10FILE SUBJECT : Resolutior. Authorizing Contribution of Funds to the Robbery Tactical Detail REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing a contribution for the Robbery Tactical Detail, in an amount not to -exceed $34,334, funding to be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, be approved. .j BACKGROUND: The Police Department's Robbery Tactical Detail originated as a task force designed to target businesses identified as high risk robbery establishments. The Detail is currently targeting tourist robberies. In a one year period, from june 1, 1991 to May 31, 1992, the Detail has made 231 felony, and 167 misdemeanor and traffic arrests. The funding requested will be used for 4 rental cars, 4 cellular phones, cellular phone air time, computer equipment and miscellaneous supplies and maintenance. It is therefore recommended that the Resolution authorizing a contribution to the Robbery Tactical Detail, and allocating funds therefor in the amount of $34,334 funding to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, be approved. 92- 587.1 m 0 r AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDAs : SS COUNTY OF DADE t Before me this day personally appeared Calvin Ross, who being duly sworn, deposes and says thats I, 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 funding of a Robbery Tactical petail, at a coat not to exceed $34.334, complies with the provisions of Section 932.704, Florida Statutes. �.---� C&IV Ross C f of Police ity of Miami Police Department Subscr. i bed and sworn to before me this e- -7 day of 1992, by Calvin Ross, who is personally known to me. I NOTARY PUBLIC COMM. NO. 068`{y'-- My Commission Expires: 52- 587. 1 3