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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.ci.miami.fl.us
File Number: 05-01277
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
FUNDING OF THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PROGRAM, TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $100,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NO. 690001, WITH SUCH
EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS
COMPLYING WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 932.7055, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.7055, as amended, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture
cash or proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Police, through the Police Athletic League ("PAL"), is committed to
the education and development of the youth of our community; and
WHEREAS, PAL personnel will monitor all activities in conjunction with the Department of Parks
and Recreation on -site staff, plan and organize recreational and educational activities, and promote
PAL sponsored events within City of Miami ("City") parks; and
WHEREAS, PAL requires funding to assist with the expenses related to staffing, to purchase
participants uniforms, to purchase equipment needed for recreational activities, computers and
educational software, as well as, cover other expenses associated with the PAL program; and
WHEREAS, funds for these expenditures have not been included in the Department of Police's
normal operating budget and are available in the City Law Enforcement Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has determined that the expenditures proposed comply with Florida
State Statutes 932.7055, as amended; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 932.7055(c) Florida Statutes (1999), the
recipient, PAL, shall: 1) certify that funds appropriated will be used lawfully and for the purpose stated,
2) be required to maintain proper accounting records for the expenditure of such monies and 3) provide
any reports, including but not limited to audit reports, as may be required by the City or applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The funding of the PAL Program, to assist with expenses related to the operation of the
program, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, is authorized, with funds allocated from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, with such expenditures having been approved by the
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Chief of Police as complying with Section 932.7055, Florida State Statutes, as amended.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:'
JOR , RNANDEZ t✓RIV\
CITY + !"NEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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