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File Number: 08-00321
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. 19-690001, ACCOUNT CODE NO.
12500.191602.896000.0000, 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 police department, through the Police Athletic League ("PAL"), is committed to the
education and development of the youth of our community; and
WHEREAS, PAL requires funding to assist with the expenses related to staffing and the purchase
of participants uniforms, equipment needed for recreational activities, computers and educational
software, as well as to cover other expenses associated with the PAL program; and
WHEREAS, funds for this program have not been included in the police department's normal
operating budget and are available in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this resolution and has determined
that the expenditures proposed comply with the Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, as amended; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, as amended, the
recipient, PAL shall: 1) certify that funds appropriated will be used lawfully and for the purpose stated;
2) 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 of Miami 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. 19-690001, Account Code No. 12500.191602.896000.0000, with
such expenditures having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with Section 932.7055,
Florida Statutes, as amended.
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Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRL!`t'
CITY ATTORNEY
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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