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Home My WebLink AboutR-87-0198J-87-191 2/18/87 RESOLUTION NO. �7-i9E A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ANTI- DRUG ABUSE ACT AND URGING PRESIDENT REAGAN AND THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO RESTORE FULL FUNDING OF THE ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT SO THAT FLORIDA MAY CONTINUE TO EFFECTIVELY WAGE ITS WAR ON DRUGS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO PRESIDENT REAGAN AND THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. WHEREAS, a state of war exists between the citizens of the United States and Florida and drug traffickers who are destroying the minds and bodies of our people and undermining our society; and WHEREAS, Florida's drug enforcement, education, interdiction and prevention programs are the first line of defense in this war; and WHEREAS, Congress enacted and President Reagan signed into law the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1988 authorizing the expenditure of $230 million a year for fiscal years 1986 through 1988 for state and local drug enforcement programs, $200 million a year for fiscal years 1986 through 1989 for local drug education programs, and an additional $262 million for drug prevention and treatment programs in fiscal year 1987; and WHEREAS, the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 appropriated $225 million for law enforcement, $200 million for drug education programs and treatment, and $262 million for the drug prevention and treatment programs for fiscal year 1987; and WHEREAS, funding under the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is critical to the success of Florida's drug enforcement, education, interdiction and prevention programs since Florida will likely receive $17 million of these funds in fiscal year 1987, and $13.7 million in fiscal year 1988; and WHEREAS, President Reagan's budget proposals for fiscal year 1988 for the Anti -Drug Abuse Act are substantially less than the CITY cOWUSSION MEETING OF FEB 26 1987 )N No. Q r rJ C r expenditures authorized by Congress, in that they would eliminate the $230 million authorized for funding the State Law Enforcement Grant Program; out funding for drug education programs from the authorized amount of $200 to $100 million; and defer spending of 50% of the additional $262 million authorized for the drug prevention and treatment programs from fiscal year 1988 to fiscal year 1989; and WHEREAS, law enforcement experts estimate that 50% to 60% of the street crimes committed in Florida are related to illicit drugs; and WHEREAS, more than 3,000 of the inmates in Florida's prison system are incarcerated because they were convicted of drug - specific crimes, thereby aggravating the State's prison overpopulation problems and costing the State $34.5 million per year; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida would lose at least $12.3 million in funding for fiscal year 1988 under President Reagan's budget proposal, thereby hampering the State's initiative to establish a Statewide coordinated enforcement program to combat drugs; to provide early prevention, education and treatment programs in our public schools; and to provide for uniform drug education and treatment programs throughout the State's prison system; and WHEREAS, the Florida Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are strongly opposed to any reduction of funding for drug enforcement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the City Commission, in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the citizens of Florida, do hereby express their support for the Anti -Drug Abuse Act and urge President Reagan and the Florida Congressional Delegation to restore full funding to the Anti -Drug Abuse Act so that Florida may continue to effectively wage its war on drugs. -2- 87-199 4r 011 Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President Reagan and the Florida Congressional Delegation. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February ,,.1987. XAVIER L. SUAREZ,'MAYOR ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ROBERT F. CLERK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVEDJAS/'PO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: LUCIA'A. DOUGHERTY CITY ATTORNEY RFC:bss:M349 -3- 87-1.98i TOM LEWIS 12TH DISTRICT, Ft ORIDA pOOM 1313 OFF LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20618 TELEPHONE: (202) 226-5792 KN I r .r- Convus of the united Mateo vouse of ' ewmaduts 90hington, NE 20515 March 10, 1987 Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk City of Miami Office of The City Clerk Post Office Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Ms. Hirai: COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE POLICY TASK FORCE Thanks for taking the time to share with me your concerns regarding reductions in recently authorized drug abuse prevention and control programs as proposed in the Administration's 1988 Budget. Like you, I am strongly opposed to the proposed cuts. Clearly, law enforcement cannot go forth in its fight against illicit narcotics when promised funds continue to be in jeopardy. Therefore, I have written to President Reagan expressing my opposition to the Administration's proposal. For your benefit, I have enclosed a copy of that letter. Again, thank you for contacting me. You may be sure I will continue to fight funding reductions in drug abuse and prevention programs. Sincerely, Tom Lewis Member of Congress PALM BEACH GARDENS 2700 PGA BOULEVARD SUITE ONE PALM BEACH GARDEN{, FL 33410 1305) 827-0192 STUART 60 KINDRED STREET SUITE 104 STUART, FL 33497 (306) 283-7989 ,r-/ �, 6P FORT PIERCE 700 VIRGINIA AVENUE SUITE 105 FT. PIERCE, FL 33482 (306) 486-3710 TOM LEWIS COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE 12TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA - •!�' COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND -loom 1313 TECHNOLOGY LONGWOM HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20S15 SCIENCE POLICY TASK FORCE TELEPHONE: (2021 225-6792 ' (rongress of tht united 95tates 1tonse of ?rtep--SEntatibes washington, IN: posts January 26, 1987 President Ronald R. Reagan The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Let me share with you my strong opposition to reductions in recently authorized drug abuse prevention and control programs as proposed in the Administration's 1988 Budget. Last October, we joined hands in making a long -overdue commitment to the American people to fight the illicit use of narcotics. Provisions contained within the Omnibus Anti -Drug Bill provided law enforcement, teachers, doctors, and parents with the needed ammunition to wage battle against the most menacing enemy America has yet to face. The people of Florida, who have long been waging an uphill battle against narcotics, were encouraged by the news of this needed legislation. Never before had the federal government committed so much of its fiscal resources to fight this enemy. As one who has been in public service for many years, I have witnessed many worthwhile causes lost in the shuffle due to political priorities. Our commitment to eliminating narcotics cannot be diluted. In consideration of the proposed cuts, I cannot help but reflect on these powerful words; "The plains of hesitation are littered with the bones of countless thousands who, at the dawn of victory, paused to rest; and in resting died." Mr. President, we cannot afford to rest. America is losing a war with an enemy so brutal it cares little of the age, sex, race, or religion of its victim. This war cannot be won within a year's time but requires a long-term commitment from all of us. Therefore, I strongly urge you to reconsider these proposed cuts in drug abuse prevention and control programs. Sincerely, Tom, M.C. PALM BEACH GARDENS STUART FORT PIERCE 2700 PGA BOULEVARD 50 KINDRED STREET 700 VIRGINIA AVENUE SUITE ONE SUITE 104 STUART. FL 33497 SUITE 105 FT. PIERCE, FL 33482 PALM BEACH GARDEN/, FL 33410 (305) 283-7989 (305) 465-3710 (305) 627-8192 WILLIAM LEHMAN 17TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA COMMITTEES: APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN, SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOREIGN OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SELECT COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN. YOUTH, AND FAMIUEY 0 Pi WASHINGTON OFFICE: 2347 RAYBURN HousE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. 20618 (202) 2254211 Cottgrtoo of tbt '01811titeb otote DISTRICT OFRCES. *ouot of Atortantotibt 2020 N E. 153RO STREET NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33162 Nabittoon► M.C. 20515 (305) 945-7518 Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk City of Miami Office of the City Clerk P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233 Dear Ms. Hirai: March 10, 1987 O 6116 NW 7TH AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 (305) 758-6377 Thank you for sending me a copy of Resolution Number 87-198, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission, urging President Reagan and the Florida Congressional Delegation to restore full funding for federal and state drug reduction efforts provided for in the Anti -Drug Abuse Act. I appreciate your notifying me of this resolution. With thanks and best wishes, I am Sincerely, LLIAM LEHMAN Member of Congress WL/plt LAWTON CHILES FLORIDA 11 'Wn feb Zfafez Zenafe March 13, 1987 Matty Hirai, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Post Office Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Matty: 00MMITt[t1, APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING DEMOCRATIC STEERING COMMITTEE Thank you for your recent letter expressing your concern about the Administration's proposed budget cuts in certain drug pro- grams. I share your concern and frustration. There is an informal propo- sal initiated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) which would transfer the $225 million appropriated for state and local law enforcement grants in fiscal year 1987 to correctional facili- ties. I am also dismayed by the President's budget proposal for fiscal year 1988, which reflects no funding for the same state and local law enforcement programs, as well as budget cuts for drug education, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. As one who worked long and hard to maintain such funding during deliberations on the new drug programs, I was dismayed to learn of the Administration's intentions in this area. I have let the Administration know that, as Chairman of the Senate Budget Commit- tee and member of the Appropriations Committee, I will not enter- tain any such proposals for cuts in drug enforcement programs and, in fact, will work to fully fund the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-570). I am keenly aware of the need for more prison space especially in Florida but do not believe that taking money intended for drug enforcement is the answer. In fact, the Anti -Drug Abuse Act authorizes significant increases for addition- al prison space in Federal facilities. I believe that the intent of Congress to establish and support a comprehensive, adequately supported drug policy is clear. I can assure you that I will work with my colleagues to see that this intent is carried out for all of the programs authorized in the new law. During the next few months at the appropriate hearings and meetings on the Administration's budget, I will question the Administration about the proposed cuts in the drug enforcement programs, as well as those in the new drug treatment and drug edu- cation programs. I will convey the concerns expressed by Florida law enforcement officials and others about such cutbacks. In addition, I have joined with the entire Florida Congressional Delegation in a letter to James Miller, Director of the Office of REPLY TO: FEDERAL BUILDING, LAKELAND. FLORIDA 318WI 2-1 / 00 0 Matty Hirai, City Clerk March 13, 1987 Page 2 Management and Budget, to express our support for the resolution of Governor Martinez and the Members of the Florida Cabinet urging full funding of the Anti -Drug Abuse Act. I appreciate your concern and continued efforts in drug enforce- ment. I will keep you informed of actions in this area. Should you find I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. With kindest regards, I am Most sincerely, c 2 � a, .4 LAWTON CHILES LC/bb 'lP lay of 'ffRaInTo MATTY HIRAI W .+,'�i .�► !�` City Clerk \O, pOF CO TIOQ��. March 3. 1987 President Ronald Reagan The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20500 RE: ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT Dear President Reagan: CESAR H. ODIO City Mandger Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 87-198, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on February 26, 1987, which is self explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Veer truly yours, 1 eta ty Hirai City Clerk MH:sl ENC: als OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Flo of fe 1/title/first/middle/last /address /city,/state/zip /regards /greeting /blank /day I/The Honorable/Lawton//Chiles /Federal Building /Lakeland,/Florida/33801 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Senator /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I /The Honorable/Ps1Uta//+Ia4�in9- /3.Ob--Fi.._-P-at.k._11ve, �a�1 ah_araB F�erida 32301 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Senator /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Earl//Hutto /P.O. Box 459 /Panama City,/Florida/32401 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I /The Honorable/ -Seg%/F-uqulQr� f. • c'.'t� c !� / T44-1-a- aaa-e-ed-F-1-o rid a /-3 2 3 fl 1-- 6L44 V.-Y I /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Charles/E./Bennett /314 Palmetto Street /Jacksonville,/Florida/32202 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Bill//Chapell /3015 Hartley Rd., Suite 13 /Jacksonville,/Florida/32217 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman s7q.'. / q f /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Bill//McCollum /1801 Lee Road, Suite 301 /Winter Park,/Florida/32789 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 i/The Honorable/Buddy//MacKay /258 Federal Building 207 N.W. 2nd Street /Ocala,/Florida/32670 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Sam//Gibbons /500 Zack Street, Rm 510 /Tampa,/Florida/33602 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/C.W./Bill/Young /627 Federal Building /St. Petersburg,/Florida/33701 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Michael//Bilirakis /408 West Renfro Street /Plant City,/Florida/33566 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Andy//Ireland /120 West Central Ave. P.O. Box 9447 /Winter Haven,/Florida/33883 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 I/The Honorable/Bill//Nelson 911 -M P? f /780 South Apollo Blvd. Suite 10 /Melbourne,/Florida/32901 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 1/The Honorable/Tom//Lewis /2700 PGA Blvd., Suite 01 /Palm Beach,/Florida/33410 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 l/The Honorable/Connie//Mack /Geo. W. Whitehurst Fed. Bldg. & U.S. Courthouse /Ft. Myers,/Florida/33901 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/Daniel//Mica /639 East Ocean Ave., Ste. 303 /Boynton Beach,/Florida/33435 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/E./Clay/Shaw, Jr. /299 East Broward Boulevard Broward Federal Building /Ft. Lauderdale,/Florida/33301 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/Lawrence/J./Smith /4747 Hollywood Boulevard /Hollywood,/Florida/33021 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/William/M./Lehman /2020 Northeast 163rd Street /North Miami Beach,/Florida/33162 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/Claude//Pepper /2121 North Bayshore Drive #419 /Miami,/Florida/33137 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 !/The Honorable/Dante/B./Fascell /7855 Southwest 104th Street Suite 220 /Miami,/Florida/33156 /ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ACT /Congressman /87-198 /February 26, 1987 flol. 19f BOE GRAHAM FLORIDA C 'Arnifea ifaf� e�rtaf¢ W ASH INGTON. O.C. 20�10 k,i Matty Hirai Office of the City Clerk Post Office Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233 Dear Matty: March 16, 1987 COMMITTEES, BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS VETERANS AFFAIRS Thank you for your recent correspondence expressing your concerns on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed impoundment of Anti -Drug Abuse Act funds. I'm glad to hear the FY 87 funds have been made fully available for state and local use, but I agree that full funding of the Act for Fiscal Year 1988 is critical to Florida and the nation's effort in the war on drugs. The members of the Florida Congressional Delegation recently sent to OMB Director, Mr. James C. Miller, a letter which expressed opposition to any reduced level of commitment by the federal government to Florida for drug enforcement, education, prevention and and treatment programs. You can be assured that I will pursue this important matter with continued interest and concern. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and comments on this issue. With kind regards, Sincerely, United States Senator BG/hwm Enclosure ?F111 ills 01111grrI111i1lnrll �I1 rIc latit111 1-1 1117 JR111lhuru 1luru+r (t111ite 11411il0inu R1111111inytttn. L1.0.2111a1_i February 6, 1987 17n7t ?)'. Tnt rir. James C. Miller, III Director """' n `'""" Office of Management and Budget Executive Office Bulldinq ....... 'rNr', Washington, D.C. 20503 I•.r r. rpr•.. ,rndtr'aq,...0 r , tan �r.��.�i f ,A' Doar Mr. Miller: Jhr, IUarrn r r r nnrr �.nrur \lhrhem 10 We, the undersigned members of the Florida .. ;';', Congressional Delegation, are writing to express our concern over the Administration's fallure to Include full funding for the Anti- Dr ug Abuse Act of fiscal year 1908. lt'r •r [his Issue Is of grave importance to every citlten of Florida. Law enforcement experts estimate that 50 to 601 of the street crimes committed In Florida am related to IIIIcit drugs. Money Included In the Anti -Drug Abuse Act Is In Florida to needed assist law enforcement as well as to maintain the high level of , education and rehabilitation services that Florida offers. Only through continued cooperation between the 'State of I'lorida and the Federal Government can this war be won. Enclosed please find a resolution on this subject passed by the Florida Cabinet and by Governor Bob Martinet, a document that clearly articulates the State of Florida's position regarding the effect of the loss of these desperately needed funds. We request that steps be taken to fully fund this program, to assure that an effective battle can be waged against drug trafficking and drug abuse. Willi kindest regards, I am Sincerely, Honorable Charles E. Bennett Honorable Bob Graham ionorable Lawton Chiles 41CInoWrable Dante B. Fascell 4 Honorable Sam Gibb s 1 111rable 8111 Chappell Honorable William Lehman Ilo 0able Earl 1ul Honorable 0111 Nelson Honorable E. Clay thaw, Jr. Honorable Tom Lewis 17 Flonorablq_C.Lailde "pper Honor ble C.W. BI I Y�(ing i ` onorab n y Ireland fKiorabie Daniel A. Mica norable Bill McCollum .� P Llo�j Honor ble Michael Blllrakis ongrOVeXotiltie Mack Ilonorabl8.6u dy MacKa /4,onora P;4La, 41 Honorable Bill Grant Smith DANTE B. FASCELL 19T1I DISTRitt. FLORIDA FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ARMS CONTROL, INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND SCIENCE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SELECT COMMITTEE ON NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL MEMBER CHARLES R. VREGAN ADMINISTRATW ASSISTANT 000orm of the United Mates CO COOPER MTION IN MBER EUROPE AND Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk, City of Miami 9500 Pan American Drive P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 Dear Ms. Hirai: 1Aouoe of Reprtamtoduts Vlashington, BIE 20515 March 12, 1987 NORTH ATLANTIC ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN HOUSE DELEGATION CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP MEMBER. U.S. DELEGATION Thank you for sending me a copy of the City of Miami Commission's resolution in support of full funding for the Omnibus Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986. I wholeheartedly agree. As an original sponsor of this important legislation, I am angered by the Administration's budgetary retreat, just as we are about to begin to fight the war on drugs in earnest. The President's proposals are directly counter to Congress' intent in the Anti -Drug Abuse Act. I have joined my Florida colleagues in expres- sing our deep concern to the President about his anti -drug budget recommenda- tions. In addition, I have urged the Chairman of the House Budget Committee to ensure that full funding is provided for all aspects of this nation's anti -drug policy in the year ahead. You may be sure that I will continue my efforts in this regard. Again, many thanks for keeping me advised. 4Sin erely, L� DA TE B. FASCELL Member of Congress DBF/DS 0 5 CITY OF MIAMI. FLOOVIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO. Cesar odio DATE: February 17, 1987nLE: SUBJECT: Agenda Item FROM: REFERENCES: XLS : EF : 217 8 7 Xavier L. Suarez /?�� ENCLOSURES: Please place on the February 26, 1987 Commission agenda the attached resolution for Commission consideration. Thank you. Encl. EF/nl 13 7-19E F ta ) L Florida Department of PO. Box 1489 Bob Martinez. Governor Law Enforcement Tallahassee, Florida 32302 George Firestone, Secretary of State (9D4) 4BU771 Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General Robert R. Dempsey Gerald Lewis. Comptroller Commtssibner Bill Gunter, Treasurer January 27, 1987 Doyle Conner, Commissioner of Agriculture Betty Castor, Commissioner of Education MEMORANDUM TO- All Florida Sheriffs Police hiefs • FROM: Commissioner Robe r SUBJECT: Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 The Anti -Drug -Abuse Act of 1986 was signed into law by President Reagan on October 27, 1986. This legislation contains numerous.Federal initiatives to combat drug abuse and narcotics trafficking including the strengthening of existing penalties, the establishment of new ones, and funding for the state and local Narcotics Control Assistance Program. The Act provides funding for state and local law enforcement, rehabilitation and education efforts for anti -drug abuse and enforcement programs. In December, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) called for a diversion of these funds for other programs. A negative response to this impoundment by law enforcement and others caused the 0118 to restore funding for Fiscal Year 1987. However, at this point the full funding for fiscal.year 1988 remains uncertain since it has not been included in the administration's 1988 budget. Because of this, the Governor and Cabinet on January 22, 1987, passed a resolution calling for the full funding of this Act and stated Florida's position on this issue. I have attached i"or your information and use a copy of this resolution. The resolution has also been forwarded to the Department of Justice and the entire Florida Congressional Delegation in hopes that these funds will be restored to the budget. I .gym sure you agree that our citizens look to law enforcement for leadership. In our effort to fight drug abuse, we need adequate resourcesand our resources in Florida, as you knew, have been stretched far too thin in trying to combat this problem. I feel confident that a united Law enforcement, treatment and education voice stating our concerns over this budget submission will be heard and full funding will be restored. I sincerely encourage you to support the Governor and Cabinet s resolution by making your opinions known to your congressman and any other entity you deem appropriate. I thank you in advance for your support in this critical matter. RRD/laf Enclosure Ptammng ana ttesearcn Miami Nice Department F E B 0 3 1987 RECEIVED z 8 I -196r R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, a state of war exists between the citizens of the United States and Florida and drug traffickers who are destroying the minds and bodies of our people and undermining our society; and WHEREAS, Florida's drug enforcement, education, interdicton and prevention programs are the first line of defense in this war; and WHEREAS• Congress enacted and President Reagan signed into law the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 authorizing the expenditure of $230 million a year for fiscal years 1986 through 1988 for 1 state and local drug enforcement programs, $200 million a year for fiscal years 1986 through 1989 for local drug education programs, and an additional $262 million for drug prevention and treatment programs in fiscal year 1987; and . WHEREAS, the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 appropriated $225 million for law enforcement, $200 million for drug education programs and treatment, and $262 million for the drug prevention and treatment programs for fiscal year 1987; and WHEREAS, funding under the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is critical to the success of Florida's drug enforcement, education, interdiction and prevention programs since Florida will likely receive $17 million of these funds in fiscal year 1987, and 13.7 million in fiscal year 1988; and WHEREAS, President Reagan's budget proposals for fiscal year 1988 for the Anti -Drug Abuse Act are substantially less than the expenditures authorized by Congress, in that they would eliminate.the $230 million authorized for funding the State law enforcement grant program; cut funding for drug education programs from the authorized amount of $200 to $100 million; and defer spending of 50% of the additional $262 million authorized for the drug prevention and treatment programs from fiscal year 1988 to fiscal year 1989; and WHEREAS, law enforcement experts estimate that 50 to 60% of the street crimes committed in Florida are related to illicit drugs; and WHEREAS, more than 3,000 of the inmates in Florida's prison system are incarcerated because they were convicted of drug -specific crimes, thereby aggravating the State's prison overpopulation problems and costing the State $34.5 million per year; and W, 87-19Et ,Orr /1 WHEREAS, the State of Florida u.Ld lose at least $12.3 :pillion dollars in funding for fiscal year 1988 under President Reagan's budget proposal, thereby hampering the State's initiative to establish a statewide coordinated enforcement program to combat drugs; to provide early prevention, education and treatment programs in our public schools; and to provide for uniform drug education and treatment programs throughout the state's prison system; and WHEREAS, the Florida Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are strongly opposed Lo any reduction of funding for drug enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Mat the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida, in the b,+.t interest of the safety and welfare of the citizinis of Florida, do hereby express their support for the Anti -Drug Abuse Act and urge President Reagan and the Florida Congressional Delegation to restore full funding of the Anti -Drug Abuse Act so that Florida may continue to effectively wage its war on drugs. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida have hereunto subscribed their names and have caused the Official Seal of the State of Florida to be hereunto affixed in the City of Tallahassee on the 22nd day of January 1987. Soo MARIMU"'_ GIVEN!= — OF STATZ �I�ll.L CJF:'I'Ck C0MX(!::;W!:!:R OF AG31C1JL7Il1:E q 87--196,