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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-91-0029J-91-54 1/03/91 RESOLUTION NO. y "' 2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FUNDING OF A PRODUCTION OF AN ANTI -SUBSTANCE ABUSE PLAY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COCONUT GROVE PLAYHOUSE, AT A COST OF $100,000; FUNDING TO BE PROVIDED FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, UPON 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 WHEREAS, the City of Miami, along with the rest of the nation, has experienced a major increase in crime due to the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances; and WHEREAS, the theater is an effective medium for the transmission of information to junior high and high school students regarding the prevention of substance abuse; and WHEREAS, the Coconut Grove Playhouse/ has proposed the production of a play to be presented in area schools, particularly inner city schools; and WHEREAS, the cast members will be trained in the area of substance abuse counseling and will conduct post performance discussions; 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 WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined that the expenditures proposed comply 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; The correct name of this entity is Coconut Grove Playhouse, Inc. CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JAN 10 1991 R"Ki floe No 91- 291 i 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. Section 2. The funding of a production of an anti -substance abuse play, in conjunction with the Coconut Grove Playhouse, at a cost of $100,000, is hereby approved2/with funding to be provided from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective ? immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th ATT T Wo MkTTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY: O S. SURANA, DIRECTOR D PA ENT OF BUDGET PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 6;x7f � ALBERTINE B. SMITH CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Ar\ _ JOIRGE L. qERNANDEZ CITY ATTORINEY M1972 day of an XAVIER L. S Z , MAYOR 991. 2/ The herein approval is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. 2 91- 29 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 29 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : J NMI + �`.��i FILE of the City Commission �j "�+++ SUBJECT : Resolution Authorizing Funding for the Production of a Play tc Deal With Substance Abuse FROM: Cesar H. Odi REFERENCES: City Manager V r ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: - It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing funding for the production of a play dealing . -with substance abuse, be approved. This production will be presented by the cast of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, and funding will be the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $100,000. The Police Department supports the efforts of community groups in the fight against substance abuse. The Coconut Grove Playhouse is the largest regional theatre in the State of Florida and maintains a commitment to our community. The Playhouse is located within the City of Miami and is recognized nationally. Over the past five years the institution has demonstrated its commitment to educational programs relating to theatre and its influence on young people. Because of the effectiveness of theatre as a medium for the transmission of information to junior high and high school students, the Police Department has sought the assistance of the Coconut Grove Playhouse in producing .a play dealing with substance abuse that will be presented in area schools. Cast members will be trained in substance abuse counselling and will follow each presentation with classroom discussion. Teachers will be provided a Teachers Resource Guide for pre and post performance activities. F.S.S. 932.704 provides that Law Enforcement Trust Funds may be used for "...crime prevention, or drug education programs or for other law enforcement purposes." This proposal clearly falls within statutory guidelines. A program account will be established and all of the appropriate paperwork ensuring future royalties earned from distribution of the play will be documented. This program account will be subject to 'audits by the Miami Police Department at its request. It is, therefore, recommended that the Resolution authorizing the funding of a production of a play dealing with substance abuse, in the amount of $100,000, funding to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002 - 247, be approved. 91- 9 9 1 AFFIDAVIT I, Perry L. Anderson, Jr., Chief of Police, City of Miami, do hereby certify that the aforementioned request for expenditures from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, for Ille provisions of Section 932.704, Florida Statutes. Perry L. Anderson, Jr. Chief of Police City of Miami Police Department Date r10 IS SWPRN TO AND SUBS RIBED BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA fn:•'57�-•rtf c::^ SEPT 61Ia 93 BONDED THRU uZNc.inL i'i� • Ut,,D. DATE r 91- 29 -_ Z