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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitJuly 16, 2013 City of Miami Chief of Police Manuel Orosa 400 N.W. 2nd Avenue 4th Floor Miami, Florida 33127 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. Office of the Chief of Police Miami, Fla JUL 1. 9 2013 RECEIVED Dear Chief Orosa: While no one argues with the goal of reducing violence and crime, the. HOTSPOT Campaign constitutes success. I'm sure you are aware of the important role that P.U.L.S.E. plays in helping people whose lives are routinely impacted by violence. The community is swiftly diversifying and becoming significantly more of the melting pot, which signifies the City of Miami. This important work is supported largely by the generosity of donors who contribute to our annual HOTSPOT campaign. We are asking the City of Miami Police Department to grant $40,800.00 to help P.U.L.S.E. continue providing much needed crime prevention and reporting services our city. Without the continued support, these needs will likely go unmet. This monetary appeal is vital for this year's expanded city wide campaign.. For now, there is no fluent Spanish speaking staff member, although there are plans to hire a part-time employee after the summer which will over extend our budget. In order to continue making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by the work of the HOTSPOT Campaign Committee, it is vital for this year's capital campaign to be a success. Can we count on you to remain a strong supporter for this important campaign? Additionally, you'll be recognized for your generosity as a HOTSPOT campaign supporter on the P.U.L.S.E. website and in the upcoming People's Choice Awards Ceremony. We recognize this is a public need, and we need your help. Yours for Justice, Rev. Jam Pat 4g Rev. James Pacley, P.U.L. S.E. President 2 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. Name of Organization Purpose of Services This campaign gives citizens the opportunity to report criminal activities anonymously (with the HOTSPOT CARD) and have police to investigate and make arrest. PULSE members, volunteers and concerned citizens will offer to ride into these areas with City of Miami Police officers to make sure that these reported "Hot Spots" are being neutralized of criminal activity. To serve, with community engagement and opportunities for community leaders, professionals, civic, educational, environmental or social representatives to join the team and/or become partners to provide leadership to youth and families, professional shadowing opportunities, and apprenticeship. Address 150 N. E. 19th Street Miami, Florida 33127 Telephone: 305-576-7590 Fax: 305-576-7595 Budget Staff: Executive Director Nathaniel Wilcox E-mail: pulsemiami@aol.com Head Organizer $4,000.00 HOTSp9I CommunirganuE FICA/Withholding Estimate 8tvmua Par Time Era Subtotal �yee $2,000,00 $5,000 tl0 $20,300.00 Program Expenses: Printing Career Experien Travel Expenses )istr'ic. Itit Part Time Secretary $600.00 lL nsrc Miscellaneous Expenses HO SPAT City wide Marked Subtotal $500 $600.00 $20,500.00 Grand Total $40,800.00 3 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. Other Services to Support • CRIME WATCH — KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE AND CLEAN • HOT SPOT — STING (WORK WITH NET OFFICE) • SOLID WASTE - TO KEEP NEIGHBORHOODS CLEAN (SPECIAL OPERATION FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING) Grant Request $40,800.00 Project Name HOTSPOT Campaign Program Goals and Objectives P.U.L.S.E. provides services that improve the quality of life for low to moderate income citizens of Miami -Dade County and advocate for their civic disparities and injustices. Justice should be blind and must prevail. Demographics Impact Citywide *Ethnicity 47% Black 39% Hispanic or Latino origin 7% Persons reporting two or more races 7% White *Gender 40% of Men Served 60% of Women Served % of LGBT Population Served: 1 Serve or support following: Physically/Mentally Disabled Military Service Personnel/Veterans Target Population Homeless Elderly Women and Children Foster Children that has come of age Low Income, Underserved Communities Families and individuals Obese Children and Families Unemployed Women Looking to improve skills Educational challenged 4 Statistics 2012 From July to September 2011 By District People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. HOTSPOT received 353 complaints that were addressed. Graffiti Illegal Dumping Littering Other Overgrown Lot Drugs Loitering,[' Gambling Prostitution Garbage Container Stolen/Broken/Misse otal 2007 The campaign resulted in over 150 arrests and the confiscation of over $500,000 in drugs, promoting law and order to many parts of the community. What makes this different from "Citizens Crime Watch" is that pastors, members and citizens are actively involved by riding with the officers in the "Hot" areas to make certain that each report is acted upon. This builds community trust in law enforcement and, consequently, better relationships. 5 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. Accomplishments • All records are now available on the 311 System because of HOTSPOT collaboration in the City. • Clean Sweep's synergistic alignment with HOTSPOT has improved illegal dumping and overgrown vacant lots. • The number of HOTSPOT cards received by P.U.L.S.E. on last year increased significantly and were introduced to a wider audience garnering new territory responses. • Social media has played a substantial role in the way we are now receiving HOTSPOT reports. • A few recent accomplishments by P.U.L.S.E. and the Mayor of Miami Dade County regarding the offensive act by a county employed security agency employee for throwing an elderly 82 year old woman, Emma Anderson, off the Miami Dade Transit train for singing hymns. Outcome: We acknowledge the Mayor's quick response with corrections and changes to improve safety to benefit quality of life issues for our seniors. • P.U.L.S.E. is part of the Civilian Investigation Panel to investigate issues extremely important to our communities, for our families, and families of victims. • P.U.L.S.E. partners with other organizations, when appropriate, to address critical issues that negatively affect people of the community. The City of Miami Commission authorized the City Manager to create the "Circle of Brotherhood Task Force" to address crisis surrounding youth violence. The Task force committed over 100 hours to conducting door-to-door surveys, meeting with community residents, planning and strategy meetings, ad attending various community events in an effort to gather the necessary information that would allow us to make bold and courageous recommendations that would truly make our district safe. These include special issues such as non -working streetlights. Outcome: All accomplishments presented by the Task Force whose principal purpose is to benefit low and moderate income individuals and families in the community were sent in hopes that the recommendations would be addressed and implemented with the same passion and conviction that the Task Force has shown in gathering the data and statistics that were contained in the report. • A year and a half later P.U.L.S.E. and local Pastors held a Press Conference to address streetlights concerns in Liberty City, Outcome: Some, of the Tight concerns have been corrected. • P.U.L.S.E. provides assistance in compliance with the Miami Dade County Public Housing and Community Development for fair housing for families. • P.U.L.S.E. hosted its first annual Community Youth Career Experience on last year (2012); where we partnered with the Chief of the City of Miami Fire Department, Chief Maurice Kemp. 6 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. We also received supportive presence from the City of Miami Police Department as they provided versatile career path options. People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, (P.U.L.S.E.) is a large grassroots organization serving the Black Community for over 32 years. PULSE was organized to unite low to moderate - income citizens around common issues affecting their community and quality of life. Its membership includes individuals, churches, and civic organizations throughout Miami -Dade County. Its main goal is to fight for justice through community organizing. Benefits Promoting Job Career Experience Protecting Our Children from Gun Violence Increased Police Presence Work to Reduce the number of children killed by stray bullets 7 People United To Lead The Struggle For Equality, Inc. Future Goals Meet with each Commissioner by District as we address our city-wide agenda. Conclusion The P.U.L.S.E. organization would be grateful for your support and assistance in its endeavor to serve the constituents of Miami -Dade in 2013. As we pursue challenges that will holistically bring improvements in our community, we need your continued support. Litg 20 t'3, by D o ll Pc, I , who is personally known to A Century of Service `` l'�seNati♦4 4 i .• • (9ialjr S /gyp : 8 My Gomm. z • E November 1& 2015: ▪ No. EE 193027 / m '1, 6' Of_F\n�```` /',�PO/lltl��ti� MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT/P.O. BOX 016777 / Miami, Florida 33101 / (305) 603-6100 E-Mail Address: chiefofpolice@miami-police.org JOHNNY MARTINEZ, P.E. City Manager CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT By signing below I certify that any Law Enforcement Trust Fund monies I may receive will be used for an authorized purpose pursuant to Section 932.7055 Florida Statutes. I also acknowledge that I am required to provide proper accounting to the Miami Police Department for the use of any such monies. I am also aware that my program is subject to an audit either by the City of Miami Department of Internal Audits and Reviews, the Miami Police Department, and/or any other applicable entity as required, at any time. Failure to provide documentation or inappropriate use of funds will adversely affect future requests for funding. If requested all documentation reference expenditures should be presented in person or forwarded for review to the Miami Police Department, P.O. Box 016777, Miami, FL 33101. Attention: Business Management Section, once funds are depleted. LE D AUa 2 6 2013 ISLATIQN DETAIL A4144/U24 eteet4,4_ Title rganization Subscribed and sworn to before me this at4 ' day of A- 5, 54- OTAR '' .: LIC STATE OF fl ridCi. AT LARGE