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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
PH.1
The Honorable Mayor a! Members DATE�IOV 14 2003 FILE
of the C. Commiss' n �1
SUBJECT : Proposed Emergency Ordinance
Joe Arriol REFERENCES : Local Law Enforcement
Chief Ad ini trator/City Manager Block Grant VIII Program
ENCLOSURES,
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Emergency Ordinance
which establishes initial resources and initial appropriations entitled: "Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant (LLEBG) VIII Program" accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the
amount of $1,303,933 and allocating a required match in the amount of $144,881, from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690001.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program is to fund local governments to
underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public safety. The use of these funds are
restricted to the allowable purpose areas under the LLEBG program and law enforcement agencies
may not use these funds to supplant/replace local funds. A public hearing is required regarding the
proposed use of said funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Miami Police Department has received
$1,303,933 in funding for fiscal year 2003 — 2004, with a required match in the amount of
$144,881 funded from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
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Should you have any 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.