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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM :
The Honorable Mayor and Members MAY - 6 2004
DATE : FILE :
Proposed Resolution
SUBJECT:
of the City Commission
oe Arriola
Chief Administrator/City Manager
REFERENCES : Do The Right Thing Program
ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing the funding of the "Do The Right Thing" Program, and allocating funds, in an
amount not exceeding $117,485. Funding is available from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
Project Number 690001.
BACKGROUND
In July 1990, the Police 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 9,000 children annually through its awards program
and hundreds more through community events, activities and projects.
The "Do The Right Thing" program grew, since its inception, by attracting various influential
sponsors. The major sponsors are: The Miami Herald, British Airways, WTVJ-NBC 6, Carnival
Cruise Lines, Publix, Verizon Wireless, Royal McDonald House Charities, Berenfeld, Spritzer,
Shechter, and Sheer, CPA's, and Mr. Don Carlin, all having been instrumental in the advertising
and promotion of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT: None, funded by the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
JA
LAV/HM/lr
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.