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FILE ID: C) CI —0 ) J -:S?
Date:
Commission Meeting Date: 10 / 2� 09
Requesting Department: Police
District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Subject: A Resolution accepting a Uant award from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, for the FY 2009 Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)Program
Purpose of Item:
It is recommended that the Miami City Commission adopt the attached Resolution establishing a new
Special Revenue Project entitled: "FY 2009 Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
Program," consisting of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in
the amount of $70,923, and in-kind services from the City of Miami Police Department in the amount
of $8,178, for the required match, fora total of $79,101; further authorizing the City Manager to
accept said grant and to execute the necessary documents, in substantially the attached form, to
implement the acceptance and administration of said grant.
Background Information:
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 based 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.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
CIP Budget Er
if using rec •vinjz capital funds I0i
Grants ��� Risk Management
Purchasin Dept. Director
Chief City Manager
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