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93-20901 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 93-20901 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT AND IF FUNDED, AUTHORIZING THE BUDGETING AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FLORIDA MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY JUVENILE JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUNDING OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND YOUTH COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PYCAP) . WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department operates a program known as the Police and Youth Community Program (PYCAP) for the benefit of the citizens of the City of Miami Beach; and, WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department desires to continue this worthwhile program and may not be able to secure all of the monies necessary through donations; and, WHEREAS, the State of Florida, through the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority Juvenile Justice Partnership Program, has funds available for this project; and, WHEREAS, the total estimated funds necessary for this project is $72(560 and the State of Florida, Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority Juvenile Justice Partnership Programs financial assistance is required for this program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City of Miami Beach Police Department through the Office of the City Manager, is authorized and directed to make application to the South of Florida, Florida Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority Juvenile Justice Partnership Program for grant funding for the City of Miami Beach Police Department PYCAP Program, provided that there is no cash match required for this project from the City of Miami Beach. Section 2 . The City of Miami Beach Police Department certi- fies that it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the proposal for grant funds, and the City of Miami Beach Police Department is in complete accord with the proposal and will carry out the pro ram in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifica- tions thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received. Section 3. The City of Miami Beach Police Department will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P.L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements. Section 4. The City of Miami Beach P ice Department will maintain adequate financial records on th roposed pr ject to substantiate claims for reimbursement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of September , 9 • ATTEST: CITY CLERK FORM APPROVED LEGAL DEPT. By ' Date ` " CR CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI-BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010 pp FAX: (305) 673-7782 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. L -13 TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE:September 22, 1993 Members of the City Commission FROM: Roger M. t City Manage SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY COMMUNITY JUVENILE JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PYCAP PROGRAM. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission authorize the filing of an application for a grant under the Florida Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority Community Juvenile Justice Partnership Program. BACKGROUND The Dade County School Board operates a school known as the "South Beach Alternative Middle School, " in the City of Miami Beach. The school, which is funded jointly by the Federal Government and the Dade County School Board, was opened in. November, 1989. The.School. specifically serves students who are deemed Q'at risk" of dropping out of school and/or have family or social behavior problems which have limited their ability to participate in the regular public school system. Students are transferred to South Beach from other public schools. Approximately 65% of the student population are residents of Miami Beach. It is no secret that the students in this school are having a difficult time at school and at home. Some of these students became involved in criminal acts and the police were called and in the students minds, it was perceived as a negative interaction. As these incidents became known, the community began to view these youths as delinquents. Recognizing the problems, the Miami Beach Police Department sought to provide these students with positive role models and activities, thus, PYCAP was born. PYCAP stands for Police and Youth Community Assistance Program. PYCAP is a project which brings the students of South Beach Alternative Middle School, the staff of the school, community business people and professionals, and officers from the Miami Beach Police Department together. The PYCAP program has four (4) inter-related program areas. These are: *** Community Assistance Service *** Career Days *** Summer and After School Jobs Program *** Mentoring The target population is approximately 120 students, all of whom attend South Beach Alternative Middle School. They range in ages from 12-16 years old. They are selected for the program jointly by School and Police Department personnel. PYCAP is a multi-phased program. The four (4) phases are: 44 AGENDA ITEM RI -I f DATE 2 L L • *** Community Assistance Service reinforced by recreational activities. *** Career Days, which expose students to different occupations. *** Summer and After School Jobs Program. *** Mentoring. The first phase of PYCAP is Community Assistance. This phase combines the efforts of the students, teachers, local businessmen professionals and police officers in service-oriented projects in the community. Community assistance activities are scheduled approximately every two weeks throughout the school year. Community work includes, but is not limited to, cleaning of business districts, residential sections, school grounds, painting out graffiti and engaging in community education projects. On these days, after the task has been completed, students, teachers, businessmen and professionals participate in recreational activities together. These activities include softball, volleyball, field trips, fishing, camping, Outward Bound activities, and summer camps. - The second phase of PYCAP is Career Day. Local business people and professionals( who have been associated with PYCAP through Community Assistance activities, are asked to provide a Career Day for students. The students spend a day with the businessperson and professionals and follow up by writing a report for credit at school. This exposure to various occupations will broaden the students' perspective, familiarizing them with positive life styles with which they may not be familiar. The third phase of PYCAP is the Summer and After School Jobs Program. In this phase of PYCAP, businesses, who have been associated with PYCAP through Career Days and Community Assistance Projects, are solicited to provide summer and after school employment for participating students. The fourth phase of PYCAP is Mentoring. This phase of the program identifies individuals as mentors and matches them with participating students with whom they have come in contact in any of the three previous phases of PYCAP. Our goal is to develop mentoring relationships between police officers, local business people, professionals and participating students. Participants are encouraged to spend time together, share experiences with one another, and develop a relationship of mutual respect and trust. Police officers, school staff, community business people and professionals will work together to develop positive relationships with student participants, and assist them in dealing with their social and family needs. The goals of mentoring are: 1. To develop favorable role models for students and provide a positive influence on the students. 2. To redirect their lives towards responsible and productive citizenship. 3 . To have students return to and function within the mainstream Dade County schools. Participating students are recognized by the School and the City Commission via proclamation and certificates. Feedback is obtained by School officials. In addition, comparisons of attendance, academics and conduct are compared before and after PYCAP participation. ANALYSIS The grant funds will provide the needed financial assistance for the Police Department to continue this much needed project. CONCLUSION This project will allow the City of Miami Beach to receive $72,560.00 in funds to fund the PYCAP Program. There is no cash match required for this project from the City of Miami Beach. RMC/MMS/lml -2- 45