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J-91-727
8/29/91
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE
BETTER WAY PROGRAM, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,
FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, SUCH
EXPENDITURE 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, supports those groups dedicated
to assisting those individuals needing food, shelter, and
counselling; and
WHEREAS, the Better Way Program accepts any male over the
age of 18 who is homeless or indigent and inflicted with alcohol
or chemical dependency; and
WHEREAS, the Better Way's services include counselling and
alternative placement if the individual cannot complete the
program; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of
this Resolution and has certified that the proposed expenditures
comply with Florida State Statute 932.704, as amended; and
WHEREAS, funds to cover the herein expenditure have not been
included in the Police Department's normal operating budget, but
are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund;
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 by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
CITY COMMISSION
, MEETING OF
SE P 11 1991
91-- 617
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Section 2. Funding of the Better Way Program is hereby
authorized, with funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed
$25,000, being hereby allocated from the City of Miami Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-
247, such costs having approved by the Chief of Police.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of S2ptemkp=& , 1991.
XAVIER T{. AUAREZ; MAYOR
ATTE
MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY:
MANOHAR NvWRANA, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT F BUDGET
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ALBERTINE B. SMITH
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM kND CORRECTNESS
AS pF P1 .LRT 30, 1991:
JO E L. ERNANDEZ
CI ATT RNEY
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l CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ., CAm14
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: The Ho orable Mayor and Members DATE.
of t City Commission SUBJECT
FROM Cesar H. Odio REFERENCES
City Manager
ENCLOSURES.
AUG 2 8 1991 FILE
Resolution Funding the Better
Way Program
It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing the
funding of the Better Way Program, at a cost not to exceed
$25,000, funding to be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, be
approved.
The Police Department supports the efforts of those groups
dedicated to helping the less fortunate by providing food,
shelter, and counseling. This type of assistance ultimately
benefits both the City and the Police Department by reducing the
possibility of criminal activity by individuals simply, -attempting
to survive. The Better Way Program offers such services to the
homeless and indigents suffering from alcohol or chemical
dependency and has no prerequisites for admission. Their
services are offered to males over the age of 18, regardless of
their ability to pay, and include alternative placements for
those unable to complete the program.
The funding sought will be utilized to pay for counselling,
equipment, and other miscellaneous costs associated with
operating the program. Payment will be by reimbursement, and
will be made pursuant to established tracking procedures.
Funding is contingent upon the continued delivery of services to
City of Miami residents and the continued acceptance of referrals
from organizations within the City of Miami.
It is, therefore, recommended that the Resolution authorizing the
funding of the Better Way Program, in an amount not to exceed
$25,000, funding to be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
Project No. 690001, Index Code 029002-247, be approved.
CAI�L I
91-- 617
AFFIDAVIT
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 the Better Way
Program at --a cost not to exceed complies with the
provisions of•Section 932.704, Florida Statutes.
alvin Ross
Chief of Police
City of Miami Police Department
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Date
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS _. DAY OF
r 1991.
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