HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
Robert J. Ruano
Director
Office of Grants Management
FROM : AdaL. Bur
Assistant Chief of Police
Administration Division
DATE : September 6, 2006
FILE :
SUBJECT : Acceptance of Coverdell Forensic
Grant FY 2006-2007
REFERENCES : Legislation
ENCLOSURES:
I request your assistance in the preparation of legislation for the review and acceptance of a
Department of Justice Grant by the City Commission. The Police Department has been awarded
the NIJ FY06 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement grant in the amount of $95,000.00. This
grant will provide funding for specialized forensic training classes, contractual personnel and
overtime funding for our Crime Scene and Technical Services personnel. We have attached the
award documentation and the grant application for your review.
Major Caceres, of the Business Management Section is in the process of setting up a meeting with
you to work out the details of how the new legislation process will work.
If you have any additional questions, please feelfree to contact Major Caceres at (305) 603-6182.