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RESOLUTION NO. 89-856
A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING THE FUNDING OF THE
ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM AND ALLOCATING FUNDS
THEREFOR, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $55,000;
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 and anti -drug education 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 associated with
drug sales, purchases and use; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has supported and anticipates
supporting groups participating in the furtherance of education
in the area of drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, the Alternatives Program targets those chemically
dependent individuals in need of support and counselling; and
WHEREAS, the Program accepts referrals from both the courts
and law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, 240 City of Miami families are currently utilizing
the services of the Program; 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;
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 approved, confirmed and
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully
set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The authorization for the supplemental funding
of the Alternatives Program and allocation of funds therefor, in
the amount of $55,000, funding to be provided from the City of
Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code
029002-247, is hereby approved. 1/
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September 989.
XAVIER L. SUARE7, YOR
ATTE
HIRAI, CITY CLERK
UDGETARY WW & APPROVED BY:
MANO S. SURANA, DIRECTOR
DEPA'TMEN OF BUDGET
APP OVE )TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JO GE L. HERNANDEZ �4
CI Y ATTORNEY
1/ Expenditures shall only be made upon presentation of bills.
If necessary, and approved by the Chief of Police, expendi-
ture of an additional $1,000 for for said Program is
authorized.
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