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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2009 - S-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO FILE AN
APPLICATION THROUGH THE BROWARD SHERIFF'S
OFFICE ACCEPTING 2009 GRANT FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $83,986 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE THROUGH THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) PROGRAM WITH NO MATCH REQUIRED BY THE
CITY TO ENHANCE CRIME PREVENTION AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to enhance its crime
prevention and law enforcement programs; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance provides
grants for projects that will reduce crime and improve public safety; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance has
determined the City's eligibility for 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the amount
of $83,986 with no match required specifying that one party serve as the lead agency for
Broward County for purposes of application submission and grant administration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac agrees to have the Broward Sheriffs Office serve as
the lead agency for said purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City recommends implementation of the Broward Sheriffs Office
District VII proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, for utilization of the Justice Assistance
Grant funding to improve public safety and enhance law enforcement programs; and
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WHEREAS, upon award any and all funds acquired through this grant will be
expended on additional police services to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement
programs for Tamarac residents through the Broward Sheriffs Office; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac posted meeting notices and a Public Hearing
regarding the intended use of the Justice Assistance Grant Funds was held pursuant to the
grant requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant City Manager and the Broward Sheriffs Office District VII
Chief recommend applying for the Justice Assistance Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to file an application through the
Broward Sheriff's Office accepting 2009 grant funding in the amount of $83,986 from the
U.S. Department of Justice through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program for the
purposes outlined in Exhibit 1 to enhance crime prevention and law enforcement programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. All exhibits
attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this resolution.
SECTION 2: The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby authorizes
the appropriate City Officials to file an application through the Broward Sheriffs Office
accepting 2009 grant funding in the amount of $83,986 from the U.S. Department of Justice
through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to enhance crime prevention and law
enforcement programs.
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SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of ,2009.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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S4MUEL S. GOREN
,.,',,CITY ATTORNEY
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BETH FLANSBAUM-TA ABISCO
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
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EXHIBIT 1
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7515 N.W. 88th Avenue
TAMARAC, FL 333321
(954) 720-2225
DATE: April i, 2009
MEMO TO: Jeff Miller, City Manager
City of Tamarac
FROM: Chief J. Marc Duguay
Tamarac district
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SUBJECT: 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Formula Program: local Solicitation
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This memorandum is in reference to the 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program. The award for the aforementioned
program is based on population and Part 1 violent crime statistics. The total
amount awarded the City of Tamarac for this grant is $83,986.00. As the Chief of
BSO-Tamarac, I am recommending the following projects to be funded through
this grant:
Tamarac Skate Park Security Equipment: $8,000.00
The new City of Tamarac Skate Park will be a welcome addition to the Tamarac
Parks and Recreation Department. BSO-Tamarac is looking at ways to ensure
the safety and security of those wishing to enjoy the new park. As we have
discussed, the installation of a state of the art video surveillance system would
serve two purposes; a deterrent against those looking to disrupt the order and
tranquility of the park; and a law enforcement tool for the apprehension and
successful prosecution of those that commit crimes at the park. In 2008, the City
of Tamarac saw an increase in overall crimes by 11 %, and an increase in violent
crimes by 12.817o. The existence of a state of the art video surveillance system
would help to place unruly juveniles and young adults, as well as those involved
in gang activity, on notice that the City of Tamarac and the BSO place great
emphasis on the safety and security of park patrons.
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Digital Evidence Gathering Technology: $14,218.00
BSO-Tamarac recently deployed a digital surveillance camera system borrowed
from the North Lauderdale District. This camera was deployed at a location in
which there have been repeated night-time incidents, over a 12 month period.
The sporadic nature of the incidents and the length of time between incidents,
make it nearly impossible to combat the incidents using pro -active patrols
exclusively, Additionally, repeated incidents of graffiti and vandalism often
consume a great deal of manpower. The purchase of two such digital
surveillance systems, know as FLASHCAM 880K, would greatly assist our law
enforcement efforts. The presence of the FLASHCAM 880K would not only act as
a deterrence, but it would also act to reassure the Citizens of Tamarac that
every effort is being made to keep their community safe and clean. The cost
per unit is $7,109.00.
Summer Camp Security: $8,658•d0
Funding of security for the City of Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department
Summer Camp Program, to provide security to youthful attendees who are
participating in Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department sponsored programs.
These programs are designed to teach children craft and sport skills during the
summer school break. Not only will funding provide for security for the children
and employees participating in these programs, but the presence of Broward
Sheriff's Office Deputies leads to positive interactions with adolescents during
impressionable formative years, thus improving and enhancing their relationship
with positive roll models.
Fyndinq Bre kdown:
2009 Summer Camp Program ($4,329.00)
2010 Summer Camp Program ($4,329.00)
Supplemental Police Protection $53,110.00
This allocation provides for unbudgeted special operations or patrol
deployments to combat Truancy, Narcotics, and Criminal Selective
Enforcement Activities. These funds are to be used to employ personnel for
special operations to include truancy intervention, gang enforcement
operations, as well as for pro -active drug enforcement, and violent crime
reduction operations. It is the intention of BSO-Tamarac to deploy additional
highly visible patrols using marked patrol units, motorcycle units and bicycle
patrol deputies throughout the City of Tamarac.
Should you have any questions in reference to the above mentioned matter,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
cc: Diane Philips, Assistant City Manager
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