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3/4/91
RESOLUTION NO. 9 1 - 2 2 1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COSPONSORSHIP OF
THE METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN XINGIAN
NON -VIOLENCE WORKSHOP AND ALLOCATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10t000t
FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
FUND, 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 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 conducting a
workshop aimed at teaching the theory of Kingian 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
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 proposed expenditures
'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;
NQWr THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
hereby certify that the aforementionea request LVL Ch�JCIl\41
from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, for the co-
sponsorship of the Metro Miami Action Plant at a cost not to
exceed S10.000, complies with the provisions of Section 932,704,
Florida Statutes.
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