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FILE ID: %q--Dbale
Date: FFB /2 4 2012 Requesting Department: Police
Commission Meeting Date: 4//2/ /2
Type: ® Resolution Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance U Discussion Item
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District Impacted: ALL
Subject: Funding of the "Do The Right Thing" Program
Purpose of Item:
Law Department
Matter ID No.
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a
contribution to the "Do The Right Thing" Program and allocate funds in an amount not to exceed
$120,000. Funding is available from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 19-690001,
Account Code No. 12500.191602.883000.0000, and Award No. 1169.
Background Information:
See Attachment "A"
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:
Special Revenue Account No: 12500.191602.883000.0000
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact: $120,000.00
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATEI
CIP Budge
If using or receiving capital -funds
Grants Risk Management
Purchasing Dept. Director A /'
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ATTACHMENT"A"
In July 1990, the Police 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 5,000
children annually through its awards program and hundreds more through community events,
activities and projects.
The "Do The Right Thing" program has grown, since its inception, by attracting various influential
sponsors. The major sponsors includes: MPD Calendar Fundraiser, DTRT Fundraiser, Publix Super
Markets Charities, Ronald McDonald House Charities, all having been instrumental in the advertising
and promotion of the program.
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