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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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FROM : Joe �' rriota
Chia Administrator/City Manager
DATE :
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
AUG 2 3 2004
Proposed Resolution
Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant IX Program
FILE :
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution, which
establishes initial resources and appropriations entitled: "Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) IX Program" accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of
$535,946 and allocating a required match in the amount of $59,550, from the Police General
Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.290201.6.956.
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
$535,946 in funding for fiscal year 2004 — 2005, with a required match in the amount of $59,550
funded from tl a Police General Operating Budget.
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with needed information.