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JUSTIFICATION:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission, with attachment(s), establishing a new special
revenue project entitled: "Fiscal Year 2009 Gang Resistance Education and. Training
(G.R.E.A.T.) program," consisting of a grant award from the US Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, and in-kind services from the City of Miami Police Department, in the amount
of $8,178, for the required match, for a total amount of $79,101; authorizing the City Manager to
accept said grant award and to execute the grant agreement, in substantially the attached form,
and to implement the acceptance and administration of said grant award.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The department is continuing its efforts to educate the -youth of our community on the dangers of
gang involvement. The GREAT program provides this opportunity by targeting elementary. and
-middle school .students within .the City of -Miami teaching. them the .skills :needed to avoid gang
pressure and youth violence. The programs curriculum helps police officers teach the students
how to deal with peer pressure, gang resistance, conflict resolution and makes them aware of
their responsibilities. To further build upon the school base lesson, this grant will also fund a.
summer component to provide students an alternative to gang involvement by adding needed
structure to their summer months through presentations and field trips.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES I I NO
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES M NO
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES H NO
IS TFUS'A LOCAL: VENDOR? YES LJ NO
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO
FUNDING SOURCE: Grant
COMMENTS:
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $79,101
Total expenditure includes an in-kind match of $8,178.
Commission Hearing Date:
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POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This. is. a,. brief summary of agenda, items that, pertain, to. the. Miami. Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we -may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
Commission Hearing Date: October 22, 2009
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Commission Hearing Date: October 22, 2009