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Temp. Reso. #5665
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTTON NO. R-90- /ZJ
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF COMMITMENT WITH
THE FLORIDA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION, INC.,
PERTAINING TO THE FLORIDA WINNING RECREATION
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (W.R.A.P.) TO ALCOHOL AND
OTHER DRUG USE GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the appropriate City officials are
hereby authorized to execute a Letter of Commitment from the
Florida Recreation and Park Association., Inc., pertaining to
The Florida Winning Alternative Program (W.R.A.P.) To
Alcohol and Other Drug Use Grant Program, a copy of said
Letter of Commitment being attached hereto as "Exhibit 1".
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this %/ day of 1990.
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as
to form.
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RICHARD 90ODY
CITY ATTORNEY
NORMAN ABRAP
MAYOR.
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WINNING RECREATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (W.R.A.P.)
TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE GRANT PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT LETTER OF COMMITMENT
In an effort to guide youth in Florida away from drug
and alcohol abuse, the Florida Recreation and Park
Association has acquired a grant from the Governor's Office
to provide alternatives to drug and alcohol abuse through
parks and recreation. It is the goal of this grant to
implement prevention activities in recreation programs
throughout the State and provide youth with alternatives to
drug use.
We would like to congratulate the City of Tamarac
Public Works & Parks & Recreation Department on being
selected to receive the technical assistance specified for
the drug prevention program. Your role as a model program
will be critical for all parks and recreation departments
in the State of Florida, as well as a model in the Country,
as Florida is the only State offering such a program. The
success of your program may effect similar endeavors in the
future.
This letter of commitment will serve to clarify the
expectations of all parties involved.
What You Should-txpect From The Prevention Resource
Specialist:
1. One (1) five (5) hour training session (offering
.5 C.E.U.) will be held at the recreation
department with all recreation staff who will be
involved in implementing the drug prevention
program. The training date and time will be
determined at a later date based on availability
of the staff and the prevention resource
specialist, but must take place between March and
July, 1990.
2. One additional site visit will be made sometime
between May and September.
3. A minimum of eight (8) additional- hours will be
spent with the contact person to assist in
identifying resources, making community contacts
and understanding the evaluation procedure.
4. The Prevention Resource Specialist will be
accessible by phone for assistance, information,
etc.
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Letter of Commitment
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5. A Resource Manual will be provided for all staff
involved in the training.
6. Any drug prevention materials that are available
through the Florida Recreation and Park
Association will be provided for the department.
7. The Resource Specialist will provide information
on where to attain additional resources such as
books, posters, videos, movies'.
8. The Prevention Resource Specialist will provide
any other technical assistance that is available.
What Is Expected Of the Tamarac Public Works and Parks
and Recreation Department:
1. Ann Sorenson will be the main contact person.
She is assigned to work closely with the
prevention resource specialist, oversee the
implementation of the drug prevention program and
assist in necessary preparation for the training.
Should for any reason the main contact person _
need to be changed, the replacement must be
mutually accepted.
2. All recreation staff involved in implementing the
drug prevention program will attend the training
by the Prevention Resource Specialist, and any
additional training set by your contact person.
3. A Drug Prevention Program will be implemented and
evaluated at 3 recreation centers or sites, as
identified in your application.
4. The Drug Prevention Program will serve
approximately 1685 youth as projected in the
application.
5. Cosponsor at least one special event with a
community organization based on a drug prevention
theme.
6. Any changes of information submitted on the
application need to be discussed and agreed upon
by the department and the Prevention Resource
Specialist.
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Letter of Commitment
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7. Implement to drug prevention program in existing
programs on a regular basis.
8. Provide two programs specifically about alcohol.
All parties understand and commit to the success of
the program through the meeting of all expectations listed
here and any additional expectations that arise during the
period of the program which are mutually accepted.
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Prevention Resource Specialist
Florida Recreation and Park Association
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City of Tamarac Public War s an Parks and Recreation
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