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RESOLUTION 93-20733 RESOLUTION NO. 93-20733 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $5, 387 .80 FOR A MULTI-AGENCY GANG TASK FORCE FOR WHICH FUNDS HAVE BEEN AWARDED. WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department is desirous of increasing law enforcement activities so as to investigate the organized violent narcotic/organized robbery groups in South Florida; and, WHEREAS, such increase in law enforcement activities is expected to result in reducing violent street crime; and, WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement, through its High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, hereafter referred to as the STOP /Sidearm Project has made available funds for such activities; and, WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has applied for such funds to assist in increasing such law enforcement activities; and, WHEREAS, the Miami_ Beach Police Department has been awarded $5, 387 . 80 in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, referred to as the STOP /Sidearm Project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the City Commission hereby approves the appropriation of $5, 387 . 80 in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, hereafter referred to as the STOP /Sidearm Project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March , 1993 . Ao OR ATTEST: CITY CLERK FORM APPROVED BY: Lga4L DEPARTMENT //>1/ a:\stopside.rsl 01/25/93 10:14am CITY OF MIAMI BEACH i!!!]:::11 CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (30S)$73-7( FAX: (30S) •»-t COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. / 4_93 DATE: March 3 , 1993 TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and Members of the City Commission FROM: Roger M. Cant . City Manager APPROPRIATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUNDS — HIGH SUBJECT: INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) REFERRED TO AS THE STOP/SIDEARM PROJECT ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the appropriation of $5, 387.80 for the Stop/Sidearm Project. BACKGROUND The Miami Beach Police Department has agreed to participate in a Task Force with the State of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the organized violent narcotic/organized robbery groups in South Florida. This program will be referred to as the Stop/Sidearm Project. The objectives include the following: -- To target local gangs and address gang-related crimes. -- To reduce related street and property crimes. The term of this agreement is for the period October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1994 which may be extended as allowed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Additionally, the City of Miami Beach is required to abide by the special conditions as set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice as well as modifications outlined in the award of the $5, 387 .80. This amount will cover personnel overtime, travel, equipment and investigative funds incurred by the City of Miami Beach Police Department during this operation. The Administrative Officer of the Grant for the Police Department will adhere to the conditions as enumerated in the Grant, including, but not limited to, equipment purchases, quarterly reporting, expenditures and modifications. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the appropriation of $5, 387 .80 for the Stop/Sidearm Project. 56 FUNDING .PROVED 3 AGENDA ITEM Manageme and Budget DATE 3- 3- 3 TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE This agreement is made between the State of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement hereinafter referred to as the "FDLE" and the Miami Beach Police Department hereinafter referred to as MBPD. Whereas, MBPD has agreed to participate in a Task Force with FDLE to investigate the organized, violent narcotic/organized robbery groups in South Florida, and Whereas, such investigative activities are more fully described in FDLE'S application for federal assistance, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, hereafter referred to as the STOP/Sidearm Project, see attachment A, and Whereas, FDLE received an award (number GE-3-M06) of$664,388.00 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, see attachment B for the STOP/Sidearm Project, and Whereas, FDLE has agreed to reimburse MBPD for its investigative efforts during the term of the agreement in a amount not to exceed $5,387.80 for personnel overtime, travel, equipment and investigative funds, as identified in the STOP/Sidearm Project. Now, therefore, FDLE and MBPD do mutually agree as follows: The term of this agreement is for the period October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1994, but may be extended as allowed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Department of Justice. MBPD agrees to comply with the provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A- 128 regarding audit requirements as and to the extent these requirements may be applicable to MBPD under this agreement. As authorized by the terms of Award Number GE-3-M06, attachment B, reimbursement may be made for investigative efforts undertaken by MBPD from October 1, 1992 on. MBPD shall provide investigative personnel as specified in the STOP/Sidearm Project who shall participate in investigative activities as directed by the Task Force coordinator. MBPD shall submit claims for reimbursement to FDLE using forms and guidelines, see attachment C, as established by FDLE. Claims for reimbursement must be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper pre audit and post audit thereof with accompanying support documentation as delineated on the forms. MBPD agrees to comply with the provisions of Section 216.349(2), Florida Statutes and the audit or attestation statement obligations provided therein. Claims for reimbursement of travel expenses shall be limited to the amounts permitted in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. In accordance with U.S. Department of Justice, 28 CFR Part 65, funds received through Award GE-3- M06 will not be used for: * Land acquisition * Supplementation of state of local funds that would otherwise be available Civil Justice matters except to the extent that such Civil Justice matters bear directly and substantially upon criminal justice matters or are the inextricably intertwined with criminal justice matters. • • • t • Miami Beach Police Department Terms of Acceptance Funds received through award GE-3-MO6 will not be used for the purpose of lobbying the Florida legislature or any state agency. Records of claims for reimbursement submitted to the FDLE shall be maintained by MBPD for a four year period or until audited. The Attorney General and the Comptroller of the United States, the Florida Comptroller and Auditor General, as well as FDLE representatives shall have access, for the purpose of audit and examination, to any books, documents, and records of MBPD as pertaining to this agreement. In accordance with the Justice Assistance Act, MBPD shall ensure that 'no person on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under or denied employment in connection with any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title.' Recipients of funds under the Act are also subject to provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act Of 1975; and the Department of Justice Non-Discrimination Regulations 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G. Confidentiality of Information shall be in accordance with Section 612 or Title I of the omnibus Crime Control, The Safe Streets Act of 1968 (as amended and implemented by 28 CFR Part 20), and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. This agreement shall be unilaterally canceled by FDLE for refusal to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received in conjunction with the agreement. The following individuals are authorized to certify and sign reimbursement forms for MBPD. Name/Title Telephone Number Chief Phillip Huber 673-7925 Michael Somberg 673-7925 The FDLE agrees to reimburse MBPD and MBPD hereby agrees to the conditions listed above and certifies that all claims for reimbursement will be in accordance with federal and state regulations. ami Be=ech Police Department F � P a Department- of Law Enforcement 61 /I/IVO (\i / 3\CO Sig ture of •g- •epresentative / Date ( jcial A• - in Charge / Dat 2 RESOLUTION NO. 93-20733 Approving the appropriation of $5,387.80 for a multi-agency gang task force for which funds have been awarded. API • 411' L 7