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RESOLUTION NO. 14-8819
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DEVELOP A NON-PROFIT POLICE ATHLETIC
LEAGUE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City desires to start a Police Athletic
League (PAL) Program in the City of Opa-locka; and
WHEREAS, a Police Athletic League (PAL) Program will strengthen police-
community relation; and
WHEREAS, a PAL program would be beneficial for the residents of the City of
Opa-locka, by providing opportunity for the boys and girls to be coached and assisted in
homework and other school-related activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to establish a
PAL chapter in the City of Opa-locka, and desires to authorize the City Manager to
develop a PAL Program to assist the Police Department and the youth in the City of Opa-
locka.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, hereby authorizes and
directs the City Manager to develop a non-profit Police Athletic League Program in the
City of Opa-locka.
Resolution No. 14-8819
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of June, 2014.
MOTION FAILED
YRA TAYLOR
MAYOR
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Jo na Flores J e Yr
Geller
Cit Clerk EN POON MARDER, PA
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Moved by: COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 1-4
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: NO
Commissioner Santiago: NO
Vice-Mayor Kelley: NO
Mayor Taylor: NO
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Sponsor Name Commissioner Department: Police Department
Timothy Holmes
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DEVELOP A NON-PROFIT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PROGRAM
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The Police Athletic League (PAL) is an organization in many American police departments in which
members of the police force coach young people, both boys and girls, in sports, and help with homework
and other school-related activities. The purpose is to build character and help strengthen police-
community relations. There will be no cost to the City of Opa-Locka. The program will be funded by
contributions.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Kelley
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner Luis B. Santiago
FROM: Timothy Holmes, Comm sioner
THRU: Kelvin L. Baker, City Man
DATE: June 16, 2014
RE: Resolution: Police Athletic League
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A NON-PROFIT POLICE ATHLETIC
LEAGUE PROGRAM
Description: The Police Athletic League (PAL) is an organization in many American police
departments in which members of the police force coach young people, both boys and girls, in sports,
and help with homework and other school-related activities. The purpose is to build character and help
strengthen police-community relations. Most PAL programs now call themselves "Police Activities
Leagues" because many of the programs are now focused on youth enrichment, educational and youth
leadership programs and not just sports.
A little over 70 years ago, six Chapters on the eastern seaboard joined together to form an association
to share ideas and resources and compete in several sports. Today, there are over 400 PAL Member
Chapters in law enforcement agencies servicing over 700 cities and 1,700 facilities throughout the
United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving more than one million youth, ages 5 to 18.
It is based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can develop strong
positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and
good citizenship. The PAL program brings youth under the supervision and positive influence of a law
enforcement agency and expands public awareness about the role of a police officer and the
reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes instilled in young people by their parents.
Financial Impact: No Cost to the City
Implementation Timeline: Immediately
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Analysis: There will be no cost to the City of Opa-locka. The program will be funded by
contributions.
Attachments: None
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey Key, Chief of Police