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File Number: 06-00621 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE MIAMI POLICE EXPLORERS PROGRAM, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000; 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 SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Section 932,7055, Florida Statutes, as amended, authorizes the expenditure of
forfeiture cash or proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating
expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Department of Police continues to have a commitment to the
education and development of the youth of our community; and
WHEREAS, the objective of the Miami Police Explorers Program is to provide the youth within the
Miami area an opportunity to gain an insight into the career of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Police Explorers Program is designed to instill within the explorer a genuine
desire to demonstrate the proper habits, attitudes and efforts to become a contributing member of
society; and
WHEREAS, the explorers also fulfill an important role in the drug awareness and prevention
movement by informing their peers about the perils of substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has determined
that the proposed expenditures comply with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, as amended;
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 continued funding of the Miami Police Explorers Program, in an amount not to
exceed $23,000, is authorized, with funds allocated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No.
690001, with such expenditures having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with
Section 932,7055, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption and signature of the
Mayor.{1}
City of Miami
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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JORGE F:RNANDEZ KAV,
CITY A O' EY
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.
City of Miami
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