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01/24/90
RESOLUTION NO. 90-0063
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COSPONSORSHIP OF
THE METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN KINGIAN
NON -VIOLENCE WORKSHOP, AND ALLOCATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
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, 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
JAB! 11 t990
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 authorization for the cosponsorship of the
Metro -Miami Action Plan Kingian Non -Violence Workshop with the
allocation of .funds therefor, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,
from the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No.
690001, Index Code 290904-996, is hereby approved.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of anuaary� 90.
,XAVIER L. SU , ZYOR
AT S � _
HIRAI, CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY REVIEW & APPROVED BY:
S
/ &,
M UHAR S. SU DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF B ET
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
•
ALBERTINE B. SMITH
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
IN,
I- JO GE L. ANDEZ
CITY ATTORN Y
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