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RESOLUTION NO. n9-7914
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FY 2009 WEED
AND SEED COMMUNITIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00)
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka ("City") is committed to finding external sources of
funding from county, state and federal grants; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for grant funds from the Department of Justice (DOJ) FY
2009 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2009, the City received notification that it had been
awarded grant funds from the FY 2009 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program in
the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is requesting authorization to accept the awarded grant
funds from the FY 2009 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City
Manager to accept the award of grant funds from the Department of Justice FY 2009 Weed and
Seed Communities Competitive Program in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00).
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. n 9—7 9 3 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23 day of SEPTEMBER' 2009.
' -'H . KELLEY
M; YOR
Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. Irby Burnadette Nirr§-Weeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Joseph Kelley
Vice-Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Rose Tydus
FROM: Bryan K. Finnie,Inte;• City Manager
DATE: September 14 7'09
RE: Acceptance and Authorization of Department of Justice Grant Award for Weed
and Seed Communities Competitive Program
Request: STAFF IS REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF OPA-
LOCKA AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE WEED AND SEED COMMUNITIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
GRANT FOR THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($100,000).
Description: The proceeds from the award will be used to increase community policing goals including
increasing law enforcement visibility and accessibility; prevention, intervention and
treatment goals including decreasing the incidence of juvenile crime; and neighborhood
restoration goals including improving the safety and appearance of the city and properties.
Financial Impact: Required Match of 25% or$33,333.00
Implementation Timeline: Immediately
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Analysis: This recommendation is based on the OJP Award Letter.
Attachments: Award Letter
PREPARED BY: Charmaine Parchment
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Office of the Assistant Attorney General Washington,D.C. 20531
September 10,2009
Mr.Bryan Finnie
City of Opa-Locka
777 Sharazad Boulevard
Opa-locka,FL 33054-3596
Dear Mr.Finnie:
On behalf of Attorney General Eric Holder,it is my pleasure to inform you that the Office of Justice Programs has approved
your application for funding under the CCDO FY 09 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program Guide and
Application Kit in the amount of$100,000 for City of Opa-Locka. This award will enable you to support activities within
your Weed and Seed designated area.
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements,including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports,resolution of all interim
audit findings,and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements,you
will be in violation of the terms of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award,please contact:
- Program Questions,William A.Ballwweber,Program Manager at(202)305-2975;and
- Financial Questions,the Office of the Chief Financial Officer,Customer Service Center(CSC)at
(800)458-0786,or you may contact the CSC at ask.ocfo @usdoj.gov.
Congratulations,and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Leary it
Acting Assistant Attorney General
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