HomeMy WebLinkAboutworksheetCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM :
The Honorable Mayor an
Members of theCity Co
Joe Arriola
Chief Admi ist ator/City Manager
OCT 2 5 Z004
DATE: FILE : FM-073.doc
SUBJECT: Worksheet for Agenda Item
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Department Requesting Agenda Item: Fire -Rescue
1. Subject: Establish a Special Revenue Fund Entitled: "FY '04 CERT (Community
Emergency Response Team/Citizen Corps) Grant Award
2. Purpose of item:
Resolution be adopted establishing a special revenue fund entitled: "FY '04 CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team/Citizen Corps) Grant Award Fund" and
appropriating funds, in the amount of $28,000, consisting of a grant from the State of
Florida, Department of Community Affairs effective until September 30, 2005.
3. History of item:
On May 10, 2004, the City of Miami announced its new CERT Miami program. This
training and education program is offered by the Department of Fire -Rescue Disaster
Management & Public Affairs Division to educate citizens to become better prepared
for terrorist attacks, natural disasters alike and promoting everyday safety.
The State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs awarded a CERT (Community
Emergency Response Team/Citizen Corps) grant award to the City of Miami for FY
2004, in the amount of $28,000, for the period beginning July 1, 2004 through
September 30, 2005, for the administration of the City's CERT Miami program as
specified in the Grant Application.
4. Does this item correlate with the CIP plan or Strategic Plan? If so, how?
Yes. It contributes with public safety, training and education.
5. Does this item have any effect on residents within the City of Miami? If so, how?
Yes. Accept this proposed award will allow the City to enhance its new CERT Miami
program. The Department of Fire -Rescue will use these funds as stipulated by the
grant, for the purchase of equipment, training, personnel and indirect charges for said
program.
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
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6. Will this item impact any specific District? If so, which one?
No.
7. Does this item have any fiscal impact? (Please provide dollar amount)
No.
Approved by: Director
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