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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPONSORSHIP OF
THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF AMERICA PROGRAM, AND
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $20,000, FROM THE 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;
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WHEREAS, the City of Miami, along with the rest of the
nation, has experienced a major increase in drug sales,
purchases, and use; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Crime Watch of America Program focuses
its efforts on the underlying problems leading to the purchase
and use of drugs; and
WHEREAS, this year's conference will be held at the Omni
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Hotel reaching 1200 students, school administrators, teachers,
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law enforcement officials, and concerned citizens both locally
and nationally; and
WHEREAS, the $20,000 will be used to furnish scholarships to
City of Miami students, registration fees for City of Miami
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Police Officers, and to defray the expenses of workshops; and
WHEREAS, funds to cover the necessary expenses required for
the Youth Crime Watch of America 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;
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF .�
JUL 11 10
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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.
Section 2. The sponsorship of the Youth Crime Watch of
America Program is hereby authorized, with funds therefor, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, being hereby allocated from the
City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001,
Index Code 290966-270, 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 llth day of
ATTEST'
MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY:
MANOHAR S. SV%PA, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF/BUDGET
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
ALBERTINE B. SMITH
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1'4J RGE F ANDEZ
CITY ATT Y
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Julys I , 1991.
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CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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The Ho DATE: FILE: table Mayor and Members JUN 2 71991
of t City Commission
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a
Contribution to Youth Crime
!' Watch of America Program
FROM: Cesar H. Odio REFERENCES:
City Manager
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ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that a Resolution authorizing the
funding of the Youth Crime Watch of America Program, in the
amount of $20,,000, be approved.
The Police Department supports the efforts of the Youth Crime
Watch of America Program and has agreed to sponsor this years
conference, to be held at the Omni Hotel. The program is
expected to reach between 1,000 and 1,500 students, school
administrators, law enforcement officials and concerned citizens
locally and nationwide. This will be done in an effort to train
our youth in the fight against crime and drugs.
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The $20,000 contribution from the Police Department will be used
to furnish scholarships for high risk students in the City of
Miami area, registration fees for City of Miami Police Officers,
and to defray expenses associated with presenting workshops.
It is, therefore, recommended that the Resolution authorizing the
sponsorship of the Youth Crime Watch of America Program, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, funding to be provided from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 290966-
270, be approved.
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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 Youth Crime Watch of America
Program, at a cost of S20 000, complies with the provisions of
Section 932.704, Florida Statutes.
Caly,rn Ross
2rief of Police
City of Miami Police Department
SW RN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS d "b DAY OF
1991.
NOT PUBLI
My Commission Expires:
NOTARY PU UC. STATE OF FLORIDN.
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