HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 5/18/2005
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: Pfj-p1(55g
Requesting Department: Police
Commission Meeting Date:0 /13/2005 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Funding of the "Do The Right Thing" Program
Purpose of Item:
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
$100,000. Funding is available from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 690001.
Background Information:
In July 1990, the 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 Super Markets Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Berenfeld,
Spritzer, Shechter, and Sheer, CPA's, Asian American Hotel Owners Association, and Donald and B.
Landon Carlin, all having been instrumental in the advertising and promotion of the program.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
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NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defen'se/Neighborhood Improvement
CIP Project No: 1W
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Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
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Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
CIP Budge
Timing o receiving capital funds
Grants Risk Mana
Purchasing Dept. Director
Chief j.�, City Manager
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