2009-27200 ResoRESOLUTION No. 2009-27200
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/10
POLICE SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $70,000, SUCH ACCOUNT FUNDED BY
UNCLAIMED EVIDENCE CURRENTLY HELD IN THE POLICE
SPECIAL REVENUE -ACCOUNT.
WHEREAS, Section 705.105, Florida Statutes, "Procedures for Unclaimed Evidence",
provides that title to unclaimed evidence in the custody of the court from a criminal proceeding or
seized as evidence by and in the custody of a law enforcement agency, shall vest permanently in
the law enforcement agency sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the proceedings; and
WHEREAS, such funds have been in the custody of the Police Property Management Unit
past the sixty (60) day waiting period, and these funds have now been placed in the Police Special
Revenue Account Fund, as provided by Resolution No. 90-19931, adopted on March 7, 1990.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that $70,000, which is currently being held in the Police
Special Revenue Account, be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Police Special Revenue
Account Budget for the purchase of items listed on Exhibit "A".
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of September, 2009.
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EST BY:. Matti Herrera Bower
City Clerk
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Police Special Revenue
Account Budget in the amount of $70,000.
Ke Intenaea Outcome su or[ea:
Increase Resident and Business ratings of Public Safety.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center For Research and
Public Policy Residential and Business Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents in 2009,
indicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to address in an effort to
improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic Laws 36.1 % and
Increasing Visibility of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4%,
Issue•
Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt and appropriate funds for the purchase of miscellaneous
items for the Miami Beach Police Department?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Unclaimed evidence totaling $70,000 has been in the custody of the Police Property Management Unit
past the sixty (60) day waiting period. These funds have now been placed in the Police Special Revenue
Account Fund as provided by Resolution 90-19931, passed on March 7, 1990.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the budget for the Fiscal
Year 2009/10 Police Special Revenue Account in the amount of $70,000 and appropriate funds.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $ 70,000.00 Special Revenue Account
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OBPI Total $ 70,000.00
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
William Gonzalez, Miami Beach Police Department
Department Director Assistant City Manager. City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
SATE: September 24, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2009/10 POLICE SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT
BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000, SUCH ACCOUNT FUNDED BY
UNCLAIMED EVIDENCE CURRENTLY HELD IN THE POLICE SPECIAL
REVENUE -ACCOUNT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Florida Statute 705.105 "Procedure for Unclaimed Evidence" provides that unclaimed
evidence in the custody of the court from a criminal proceeding, or seized as evidence by
and in the custody of a law enforcement agency, shall become the property of that law
enforcement agency 60 days after the conclusion of the proceedings.
In March 1990, a special account was established titled "Police Special Revenue Account" in
the Special Revenue Fund. Funds for this account are made available in the Police Property
Management Unit, as unclaimed evidence, in accordance with Florida Statute 705.105
outlined above.
Unclaimed evidence totaling $70,000 has been in the custody of the Police Property
Management Unit past the sixty (60) day waiting period. These funds have now been placed
in the Police Special Revenue Account Fund, as provided in Resolution 90-19931, passed
on March 7, 1990.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Budget for
the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Police Special Revenue Account, and appropriate the amount of
$70,000 to provide funds forthe purchase of miscellaneous items forthe Police Department
listed on Exhibit "A".
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EXHIBIT "A"
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT
BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2009/10
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES $ 20,000
The primary purpose of these funds is for miscellaneous expenses related to
activities for Police initiatives, memorial services, special youth programs,and other
philanthropic, community organizations. This funding is related to law enforcement
programs sponsored by the Chief of Police which are not funded by general funds.
These items/programs including, but not limited to, American Heart Association,
Annual Read Aloud Crowd, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club events,
Community Crusade Against drugs, Kiwanis Special Activities, Learning for Life,
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Muy Bien Bilingual Program, South Beach
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Take Your Child to Work Day, Unidad and
miscellaneous expenses such as activities related to the Police Memorial Services.
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & BUILDING ITEMS 5,000
which were unforeseen and not budgeted for during FY 2009/10.
HORTICULTURAUFOLIAGE MAINTENANCE provided to the Police Station and 5,000
the North End Sub-Station.
FURNITURE and relocation expenses needed for relocation of the Criminal
Investigations Division offices. 40,000
TOTAL $ 70,000