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FILE ID:
14-00581
Date: 6 /17 / l4 Requesting Department: Police
Commission Meeting Date: 1/f/ i4 District Impacted: All
Type: V Resolution I I Ordinance I I Emergency Ordinance I I Discussion Item
II
Other
Law Department
Matter ID No.
lam- 1500
Subject: A Resolution Authorizing the Funding of the Police Athletic League ("P.A.L.") Program
Purpose of Item:
It is respectfully recommended that the Miami City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing a contribution to the Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Program, in an amount not to exceed
$347,369.35, to continue its year-round seasonal sports and recreational program at different sites
within the City of Miami, as well as their after -school educational program. As per request from
P.A.L., the $347,369.35 funding is necessary to keep the doors open and to stave off having to lay
off employees until other funds become available. A budget was submitted detailing how these funds
will be used to cover some expenditures from May 28, 2014, through December 31, 2014. Funding
is to be provided from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Award No. 1169, Project No. 19-690001,
and Account Code No. 12500.191602.883000.0000.
Background Information:
The Police Athletic League ("P.A.L.") currently provides several programs that merge sports and
recreation with good citizenship activities; supplemented by substance abuse education, tutoring and
career counseling. P.A.L. serves approximately 1500 youths, between the ages of seven and 17,
through seasonal sports and other programs within the City of Miami. Examples of P.A.L.
sponsored programs include sporting events, homework club, FCAT tutoring, safety presentation
(i.e.: crime prevention, first aid, and civic education), summer academic/athletic camp, Healthy
Alternatives for Positive Promising Youth (H.A.P.P.Y.) Program; a health initiatives program focused
on making positive nutritional and social choices and other types of organized activities. Overall,
these programs provide an innovative approach to supplement existing resources and provide for a
safer environment for the youths of our community.
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: N/A
Maintenance Cost: N/A
Total Fiscal Impact: $347,369.35
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND.. DATE)
CIP N/A Budg
If using or receiving capital funds
Grants N/A
Risk Management
N/A
Pure in N/ Dept. Director
Chief City Managerk,.11 T G,
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