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RESOLUTION APPOINTING RENE GAMBOA TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH CRIME TASK FORCE ADVISORY BOARD
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WHEREAS, on July 23, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) adopted Ordinance No. 02-131, creating the Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Task Force (“Youth Crime Task Force”), which is codified in Article XCVIII of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the “Code”); and
WHEREAS, members of the Youth Crime Task Force are knowledgeable of and interested in matters related to youth crime, youth weapons violence and youth crime prevention and advises this Board on such matters; and
WHEREAS, additionally, through the sharing of juvenile statistical data and routine program evaluations, the Youth Crime Task Force addresses the unmet needs and gaps in services for delinquent and at risk youth countywide; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-1432 of the Code, the Youth Crime Task Force shall consist of a maximum of 31 members, 11 of whom work for or serve on the board of directors of an organization that works with youth and/or crime prevention and are recommended by the County Mayor and appointed by this Board; and
WHEREAS, the County Mayor recommends Rene Gamboa, whose resume is attached hereto as Exhibit A, for appointment to the Youth Crime Task Force; and
WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1. This Board ratifies and adopts the matters set forth in the foregoing recitals.
Section 2. This Board accepts the County Mayor’s recommendation and hereby appoints Rene Gamboa to serve as a member of the Youth Crime Task Force for a term of two years or as otherwise set forth in Article XCVIII of the Code.
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Date:To: Honorable Chairman Esteban Bovo, Jr.
and Members, Board of County CommissionersFrom: Carlos A. Gimenez
Mayor
Subject: Recommendation to Appoint Rene Gamboa to the Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Task
Force Advisory Board
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopt the attached Resolution accepting the Mayor’s recommendation for the appointment of Rene Gamboa to the Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Task Force Advisory Board (Youth Crime Task Force).
Scope
The Youth Crime Task Force advises the Board on matters related to youth crime, youth weapons violence and youth crime prevention as well as addresses the unmet needs and gaps in services for delinquent and at risk youth countywide.
Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
This Resolution has no fiscal impact on Miami-Dade County.
Track Record/Monitor
The Clerk of the Board monitors appointments to County Boards and the Juvenile Services Department provides staff assistance for the Youth Crime Task Force.
Background
The Youth Crime Task Force was established by resolution in 1997 to address youth crime and violence programming needs. Thereafter, through January 2002, the Board of County Commissioners re-authorized the Youth Crime Task Force by resolution annually. On September 23, 2002, this Board adopted Ordinance No. 02-131, which created the Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Task Force as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners, for the countywide coordination of juvenile justice activities.
The Youth Crime Task Force is composed of a maximum of thirty-one voting members, comprised of elected officials, educators, criminal and juvenile justice professionals, human service practitioners and community leaders, who have demonstrated expertise and involvement in the fight against crime and violence. Current board members are listed in attachment A.
Section 2-1432 (t) of the Code of Miami-Dade County provides for the appointment of members to the Youth Crime Task Force who work for or serve on the board of directors of organizations that work with youth and/or crime prevention and who are recommended by the County Mayor for such appointment by the Board.
Additionally, the Youth Crime Task Force and its Nominating Committee considered the candidate, and unanimously recommended her appointment. Attachment B includes Rene Gamboa’s resume, which summarizes her experience and qualifications.
Attachments
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Maurice L. Kemp
Deputy Mayor