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File Number: 15-00514 Final A,etion 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 FROM APRIL 15, 2015,
THROUGH JUNE 15, 2015 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000..00;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, AWARD
NO, 1019, PROJECT NUMBER 19-690002, ACCOUNT CODE NO,
12500,191602.883000.0000, WITH SUCH EXPENDITURES HAVING BEEN
APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AS COMPLYING WITH THE. UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S "GUIDE TO EQUITABLE SHARING FOR
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES."
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice's "Guide to Equitable Sharing for State
and Local Law Enforcement Agencies" ("Guide"), authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture cash or
proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, the police department, through the Police Athletic League ("P.A,L"), is committed
to the education and development of the youth of our community ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program is designed to focus on the prevention of juvenile delinquency and
steers youngsters clear of violent and other destructive behaviors through the use of educational and
athletic activities; and
WHEREAS, a budget was submitted detailing how these funds will be used to cover some
expenditures of the Program from April 15, 2015 through June 15, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this resolution and has
determined that the expenditures proposed comply with the United States Department of Justice's
Guide; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the United States Department of Justice's Guide, the
recipient, P.A.L. 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 hereby
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section,
Section 2, The funding of the P.A,L. Program ("Program"), to assist with expenses related to
the operation of the Program from April 15, 2015 through June 15, 2015, in an amount not to exceed
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$10,000.00, is authorized, with funds allocated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Award No.
1019, Project Number 19-690002, Account Code No. 12500.191602.883000.0000, with such
expenditures having been approved by the Chief of Police as complying with United States
Department of Justice's "Guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies."
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective Immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor (1}
APPRPVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
I 4
VICTORIA IENDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
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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