HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemoTO: Miguel A. Exposito
Chief of Police
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FR M: 40E. abrera
Deputy Chief
Administration Divisio
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: FLB 1 { 2010
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution
FILE : LEG 7-2
REFERENCES: Do The Right Thing Program
ENCLOSURES:
Attached is a Resolution authorizing a contribution to the "Do The Right Thing" Program, in an
amount not to exceed $113,026, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Award No. 1169,
Project Number 19-690001, Account Code No. 12500.191602.883000.0000.
In July 1990, the department instituted a program to encourage the youth of our community to
"do the right thing." Funding is being requested for the continuation of this program, which
rewards youth for being leaders in the community, not using drugs, portraying a positive image
and excelling in education. Another benefit of this program is that it allows children, living in
high -crime areas, to interact with uniformed police officers in non -confrontational settings,
thereby establishing positive associations and enhancing mutual respect. The program directly
impacts approximately 6,000 children annually through its awards program and hundreds more
through community events, activities and projects. Attached, please find program
accomplishments.
The "Do The Right Thing" program has grown, since its inception, by attracting various
influential sponsors. The major sponsors includes: The Miami Herald, British Airways, WTVJ-
NBC 6, Publix Super Markets Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Bank Atlantic
Foundation, Florida Marlins, Florida Allstate Foundation and United Automobile Insurance
Group, all having been instrumental in the advertising and promotion of the program.
As this is a Law Enforcement Trust Fund expenditure, it is necessary that the attached Affidavit
be signed and notarized. Upon signing the appropriate documents, please return the entire
package to the Business Management Section for further distribution.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding this matter, do not
hesitate to contact me.
LEC/MCS/jms
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