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File ID: #18652
Date: 12/12/2025
Commission Meeting Date: 01/22/2026
Requesting Department: Department of
Police
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Type: Resolution
Subject: Authorize Donation - Do The Right Thing Program
Purpose of Item:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission authorizing a donation to the "Do The Right
Thing" program, in the amount of $170,000.00; allocating funds from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project Number 19-690001, Award 1169, and Account Code
12500.191602.883000.0.0, such expenditures having been approved by the Chief of
Police as complying with Florida State Statutes, Chapter 932.7055, as amended.
Background of Item:
Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture cash or
proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating
expenses. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 932.7055(5)(c)3., Florida Statutes, a
local law enforcement agency that acquires at least $15,000 pursuant to the Florida
Contraband Forfeiture Act within a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than 25
percent of such proceeds for the support or operation of any drug treatment, drug abuse
education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, or school resource
officer program or programs. Local law enforcement agencies have the discretion to
determine which program or programs will receive the designated proceeds. Pursuant
to Section 932.7055(5)(c), Florida Statutes, the recipient of such proceeds shall certify
that funds appropriated will be used lawfully and for the purpose stated, be required to
maintain proper accounting records for the expenditure of such monies, and provide any
reports, including but not limited to audit reports, as may be required. The City of Miami
("City") Police Department ("MPD") deems it is imperative to provide the City's youth a
positive incentive program aimed to support crime prevention, safe neighborhood, and
safe schools programs. The Do The Right Thing program is a national and international
program with 71 chapters that recognizes and rewards students for their positive
behavior, actions, and good deeds in partnership with law enforcement ("Program").
The Program's mission is to foster positive relationships between the City's youths and
local law enforcement agencies. The Program directly impacts approximately 6,000
local students in over 300 schools each year through its awards program.al operating
budget and are available in MPD's Law Enforcement Trust Fund ("LETF").
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is an Expenditure
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
Total Fiscal Impact: $170,000.00
Special Revenue Account No: 12500.191602.883000.0.0/Project 19-690001/Award 1169
Department of Police
Department of Police
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Legislative Division
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Clerk
Reviewed B
Jorge Blanco
Manuel Morales
Luis Hernandez -Torres
Marie Gouin
Arthur Noriega V
Valentin J Alvarez
Juan Carlos Perez
George K. wysong III
Maricarmen Lopez
Valentin J Alvarez
Juan Carlos Perez
George K. wysong III
City Clerk's Office
Initial Police Review
Department Head Review
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Approved Form and Correctness
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Completed
with Modification(s)
Completed
01/08/2026 9:54 AM
01/08/2026 1:21 PM
01/08/2026 1:42 PM
01/09/2026 12:55 PM
01/09/2026 3:36 PM
01/12/2026 9:06 AM
01/12/2026 3:41 PM
01/12/2026 4:42 PM
01/22/2026 9:00 AM
01/22/2026 12:04 PM
01/22/2026 12:11 PM
Completed
01/22/2026 5:42 PM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-26-0032
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18652 Final Action Date:1/22/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A DONATION
TO THE "DO THE RIGHT THING" PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($170,000.00); ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NUMBER 19-690001, AWARD 1169,
AND ACCOUNT CODE 12500.191602.883000.0.0, WITH SUCH EXPENDITURES
HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE DIRECTIVES PROVIDED IN SECTION 932.7055, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS
AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture
cash or proceeds for certain law enforcement purposes not considered normal operating
expenses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 932.7055(5)(c)(3), Florida Statutes, a
local law enforcement agency that acquires at least Fifteen Thousand dollars ($15,000.00)
pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act within a fiscal year must expend or donate no
less than twenty-five percent (25%) of such proceeds for the support or operation of any drug
treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, or
school resource officer program or programs; and
WHEREAS, local law enforcement agencies have the discretion to determine which
program or programs will receive the designated proceeds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 932.7055(5)(c), Florida Statutes, the recipient of such
proceeds shall certify that funds appropriated will be used lawfully and for the purpose stated,
be required to maintain proper accounting records for the expenditure of such monies, and
provide any reports, including but not limited to audit reports, as may be required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") Police Department ("MPD") deems it is imperative
to provide the City's youth a positive incentive program aimed to support crime prevention, safe
neighborhood, and safe schools programs; and
WHEREAS, the Do The Right Thing program is a national and international program
with 71 chapters that recognizes and rewards students for their positive behavior, actions, and
good deeds in partnership with law enforcement ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program's mission is to foster positive relationships between the City's
youths and local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Program directly impacts approximately 6,000 local students in over 300
schools each year through its awards program; and
WHEREAS, the funds necessary for the success of the Program to cover expenditures
have not been included in the MPD's general operating budget and are available in MPD's Law
Enforcement Trust Fund ("LETF"); and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and has
determined that this expenditure of funds complies with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes;
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 "Do The Right Thing" program is hereby authorized' to be
allocated from MPD's LETF Project Number 19-690001, Award 1169, and Account Code
12500.191602.883000.0.0, in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00, such expenditures having
been approved by the Chief of Police in compliance with Section 932.7055, Florida State
Statutes.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.