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ResolutionR-26-0087
Miami, FL 33133
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Legislation
File Number:18853Final Action Date:2/26/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF A FORD CARGO VAN IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-FOUR
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($64,870.00), FOR THE
CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") POLICE DEPARTMENT ("DEPARTMENT") TO BE
UTILIZED FOR INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO INTERNET CRIMES
AGAINST CHILDREN THAT REQUIRE THE TRANSPORTATION OF
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT'S LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND, PROJECT NUMBER
19-690001, AWARD 1169, TASK 04, EXPENDITURE EQUIPMENT,
ORGANIZATION 191602 AND ACCOUNT CODE 12500.191602.664000.0.0,
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,as amended,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 Section932.7055(5)(c)3.,Florida Statutes,
alocal 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, such funds may be used only for school resource officers, crime
prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and prevention programs, or for other
law enforcement purposes that the governing body of the municipality deems appropriate;
and
imperative to purchase a Ford Cargo Van to be utilized for investigations related to internet
crimes against children that require the transportation of specialized equipment; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated vehicle would significantly enhance operational efficiency,
safety, and the ability to respond promptly to investigative needs; and
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WHEREAS, the funds necessary to purchase the vehicle have not been included in
and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and
has determined that this expenditure of LETF funds complies with Section 932.7055,
Florida State 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 purchase of a Ford Cargo Van, in an amount not to exceedsixty-
four thousand eight hundred seventy dollars ($64,870.00),to be utilized for investigations
related to internet crimes against children that require the transportation of specialized
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equipment is hereby authorized.
Section 3. Fundsfor the purchase of a Ford Cargo Van shallbe allocated from
-690001, Award 1169, Task 04, Expenditure Equipment,
Organization 191602 and Account Code 12500.191602.664000.0.0,such expenditures
having been approved by the Chief of Police in compliance with Section 932.7055, Florida
Statutes, as amended.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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.
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