HomeMy WebLinkAboutcover memoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM
Joe Arriola V/
Chief Administrator/City Manager
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
JUN - 3 2034
Proposed Resolution
Police Athletic League
(PAL) Program
FILE :
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
a contribution to the Police Athletic League (PAL) Program, in an amount not to exceed
$559,495.84, to continue its year round seasonal sports and recreational program within selected
City of Miami parks, as well as, their educational after -school program. Funding is to be
provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690001.
BACKGROUND
The Police Athletic League ("PAL") currently provides several programs that merge sports and
recreation with good citizenship activities; supplemented by substance abuse education, tutoring
and career counseling. PAL serves over 2,000 youths, between the ages of 8 and 18, through
seasonal sports and other programs within the City of Miami. Examples of PAL sponsored
programs include sporting events, homework club, computer training, safety presentation (i.e.;
crime prevention, first aid, and civic education), youth talent shows, and other types of organized
activities. Overall, these programs provide an innovative approach to supplement existing
resources and provide for a safer environment for the youth of our community.
PAL is requesting funding for its recreational and support staff who supervises various programs
within City parks located in the North, Central and South districts. PAL personnel will monitor all
activities in conjunction with City of Miami Parks and Recreation on -site staff, plan and organize
recreational/educational activities, and promote PAL sponsored events within City parks. Funding
will also be utilized to purchase participants uniforms, equipment needed for recreational activities,
computers and educational software, as well as, cover other expenses associated with
implementing program activities.
FISCAL IMPACT: None, funded by the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
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