Res. No. 210-07-12595RESOLUTION NO. 210-07-12595
WHEREAS, the South Miami Police Department has an established Police Explorer Program for
over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, during the 2007 holiday break, Lion Country Safari has been chosen for the Police
Explorer Overnight Camping Trip; and
WHEREAS, the trip to Lion Country Safari will be educational and fun experience for the Police
Explorers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to disburse up to $1,500.00 from the Police
Department's State Forfeiture Fund "Travel, Per them & Conference"
Account # 608-1910-521-4070, with a beginning balance of $1,500.00.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this may of ,2007.
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Commission Vote: 05-0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Yea
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Commissioner Birts: Yea
Commissioner Beckman: Yea
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Agenda Item # _
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager�
From: Vincent A. Landis, Chief of Police+
Date: December 18, 2007
Subject: Police Explorer Overnight Camping Trip
Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF TH
CITY OF ! MIAMI, •- AUTHORIZING
MANAGER TO DISBURSE UP TO $1,500.00 FROM THE POLIC
DEPARTMENT'S STATE FORFEITURE FUND; TRAVEL, PER DIEM
CONFERENCE; ACCOUNT # 608-1910-521-4070; FOR A POLIC
SAFARI DURING THE 2007 HOLIDAY BREAK; PROVIDING FO
AN EFFECTIVE EXPLORER
D.
Request: The Police Department is requesting to use up to $1,500.00 from the State
Forfeiture Fund to cover the overnight lodging costs, food and Lion
Country Safari admission costs from January 2 — 3, 2007.
Reason /Need: During the Holiday break over the last five (5) years, the South Miami
Police Explorers have been taken on camping trips to enhance their
leadership skills and abilities. The trip places them in an environment
where they need to be self sufficient, organized, yet work cohesively
to accomplish common tasks. The lessons learned and the overall all
educational experience is of inestimable value to these future law
enforcement candidates.
Cost: $1,500.00
Funding Source: State Forfeiture Fund — Travel, Per Diem & Conference
Account # 608- 1910 -521 -4070
Beginning Balance: $ 1,500.00
Request: $ 1,500.00
Ending Balance: -0-
Backup Documentation: Draft Resolution & Class Information
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City of South Miami
Police Department
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Lt Bruce Ross
FROM: Det. H. Guzman
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SUBJECT: Lion Country Safari
For the past several years the explorers have been taken to Peace River for camp outs.
Due to the level of the water table the river has been closed until further notice. I have
looked into an alternative location that will be more cost effective and has many
educational values. Lion Country Safari, located at 2000 Lion Country Rd. Loxahatchee,
Florida. This would be a two day trip leaving early on Wednesday January 2, 2008 and
returning late Thursday January 3, 2008. There* will be 12 explorers and 3 adults for a
total of 15. If approved there will be a total of 4 cabins at cost of $68 per cabin for two
people, total $272 for the overnight. Each extra person will be $8 per person for a total
of $56 for the extra seven people. The tickets to the park which include rides,
attractions, animal encounters and animal exhibits are $22 for adults and $17 for
children. The total for adults will be $66 and $204 for the children. I have averaged a
$20 per day, per person, for meals for a total of $600. The total for the trip will be
app . roximately $1198. The transportation, fuel cards, and toll cards will be provided from
the city. The kids will be out of school for that week and it should be an enjoyable but
yet educational experience for all.
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Where else can you camp, sleep to the sounds of night time Africa and
wake up to the roar of the lions? Only at Lion Country Safari's award
winning campground located adjacent to a 32o acre drive through wild
animal preserve and theme park, yet secluded enough for a restful
campout. World famous Lion Country Safari has added a modern, full-
service KOA campground to accommodate those campers who seek an
exciting wild animal adventure in the Safari Park.
Your camping Safari Adventure combines a unique drive-through wildlife
preserve and the fan of an entertainment park with its giraffe feeding
exhibit, giant Ferris wheel, petting zoo, paddle boats, carousel, mini-golf,
dinosaur exhibit, animal theater, restaurants, gift shops and more!
Please call or email us for a brochure listing activities and special pricing.
Campground facilities include: Full book-
up,shady pull-through sites with concrete patio, and picnic tables.
Kamping Kabins and tent sites available too. There is a general store, gas
heated swimming pool, handicapped accessible restrooms, shuffle board,
basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds, laundry, picnic area,
pavilion and more.
Just minutes away from our famous beaches, the glitter and glamour of
Palm Beach, world class fishing and public golf courses. Convenient to
churches, malls and medical facilities.
Campers enjoy a special discount to the wildlife safari preserve while
staying at the KOA. Deposits are required to confirm reservations.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
Campground & RV Resort:
561-793-9797
Lion Country Safari, Inc. Fl,
Reservations Only:
20oo Lion Country Safari Rd
1-800-562-9115
Loxahatchee, FL 33470-3976
FAX:
561-793-9603
Lion Country Safari:
EMail:
561-793-1084
loa(@Iioncountrvsafari.com
Online Reservations:
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Jambo! "Welcome" to Lion Country Safari, America's first drive- through
wildlife preserve, entertaining guests from around the world since 1967.
Our preserve is divided into seven sections. Click on any of the sections
below to go directly to that area and learn about the wildlife in that
part of the preserve. And don't forget to Tour Safari World, our
walk - through safari.
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Ruaha National Park:
This unspoiled African wilderness is known for its variety
of wildlife.
Kalahari Bushveldt:
A dry plateau roughly 500 square miles in size located
in Southwest Africa.
Gir Forest:
A well -known National Park in India.
The Gorongosa:
Located in Northern Mozambique, the Gorongosa is one
of .Africa's famous wildlife areas.
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An unusual member of the antelope family is the wildebeest, also known as the gnu. Due to their
muscular shoulders and thin legs, they have a top -heavy appearance. There is a fringe of hair on their chests, and their faces are
strongly whiskered. Their horns curve out over their ears and turn sharply upward at the ends. Wildebeest dominate the plains
and acacia savannas of southeastern Africa, where they feed on short grasses.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.kidszoo.or
www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
WATERBUCK (Species Fact Sheet)
These large, shaggy brown antelope are easily recognized from the rear by the target -like white
circles on their rumps. Waterbuck rove in small herds in grassy or lightly wooded areas of central
Africa. The most water dependent of all the antelope species, they are never found far from the edge
of a marsh or river.
For additional information, check this Web Site:
www.awforg /wildlives
www.hoglezoo.ora
OUFLON (Species Fact Sheet}
The mouflon is thought to be one of two original ancestors of all modern day sheep. It
originated on the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Cyprus, but has recentlybeen introduced in
much of Europe. Like most wild sheep, the mouflon lives in mountainous terrain, usually above
the tree line or in mountain meadows. In Corsica it lives on steep -sided rocky peaks, where it is
protected from predators. It has a red -brown color with a dark area along its back, and lighter
colored side patches. Its underparts are white as well as the bottom half of their legs. It has a
white muzzle and white circles around its eyes.
INOMMEM A mouflon is about the size of a medium sheep with a weight range of 55 -120 pounds. They are
4-5 feet long, and stand about 2 -4 feet tall at the shoulders. They have a rough coat, and during
the winter grow a woolly under coat that keeps them warm.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.rossparkzoo.com
www.eriezoo.org
Ad dra Gazelle (Species Fact Sheet)
A diurnal species, this gazelle requires more water than others adapted to its dry habitat, although it can
survive long periods of draught. Like most desert species, the dama gazelle is highly nomadic, ranging
widely in order to obtain sufficient nutrition. In addition, these gazelles undertake large seasonal
migrations, moving north into the Sahara desert during the rainy season, and retreating south into the
Sahel during the dry season. To maximize the amount of food available, these gazelles may stand on
their hind legs in a manner reminiscent of the gerenuk in order to reach leaves above the normal
browsing height. Adult males are believed to be territorial during the breeding season.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.indyzoo.com
www.ultimateungiLlate.com
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AFRICAN LION (Species Fact Sheet) .
Lions are distributed through much of Africa, south of the Sahara desert. Four
feet high at the shoulder, up to 8 feet in length and weighing up to 550 lbs.,
They are the largest of the African carnivores. Lions live in family groups called
prides which are usually made up of a core of related females and their
offspring. One to five adult males dominate and protect the pride. The lion's
roar is a way of communicating and may be audible up to 5 miles away. Here at
Lion Country Safari, our lions are kept in their very own preserve for an obvious
reason: they are, after all, excellent hunters, and many of our other animal
residents are the lion's natural prey.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.or�
www.rollinghillswildlife.com
www.cinMoo.org
www.oaldandzoo.org
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AFRICAN ELEPHANT (Species Fact Sheet)
The largest living land mammal, the African elephant can drink 50 gallons of
water at a time and can consume hundreds of pounds of food per day. Their
large ears flap continuously in the hot sun to cool their bodies and to chase awa
annoying flies. Their highly flexible trunks are made up of hundreds of muscles
and do not contain any bones at all. Elephants use a number of audio signals to
communicate with each other, some of which are such low frequency that they
are completely inaudible to humans.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.awforg/wildlives
www.oaklandzoo.org
www.hoglezoo.or�
ELAND (Species Fact Sheet)
The eland is the largest of the African antelope species, males reaching 6 feet tall at the shoulder and,
weighing 1500 lbs. Both males and females have straight, screw -like horns that can grow to 3 feet
long. A flap of skin called a dewlap hangs down at the front of the neck, and bears a tuft of hair on
the end of it. They are found in small herds in open habitats of east Africa.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.awf.org /wildlives
www.oaklandzoo.or�
OSTRICH (Species Fact Sheet)
These easily recognizable creatures are the world's largest birds. Because their wing muscles are not
strong enough to support their weight, ostriches cannot fly. Adult males, which can weigh as much as
350 lbs. and can grow to eight feet tall, are distinguished by their black feathers. Females and
immature male ostriches have dull gray feathers.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.stlzoo.org
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Where else can you camp, sleep to the sounds of night time Africa and
wake up to the roar of the lions? Only at Lion Country Safaris award
winning campground located adjacent to a 32o acre drive through wild
animal preserve and theme park, yet secluded enough for a restful
campout. World famous Lion Country Safari has added a modern, full -
service KOA campground to accommodate those campers who seek an
exciting wild animal adventure in the Safari Park.
Your camping Safari Adventure combines a unique drive - through wildlife
preserve and the fun of an entertainment park with its giraffe feeding
exhibit, giant Ferris wheel, petting zoo, paddle boats, carousel, mini -golf,
dinosaur exhibit, animal theater, restaurants, gift shops and more?
Please call or email us for a brochure listing activities and special pricing.
Campground facilities include: Full hook -
up,shady pull - through sites with concrete patio, and picnic tables.
Kamping Kabins and tent sites available too. There is a general store, gas
heated swimming pool, handicapped accessible restrooms, shuffle board,
basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds, laundry, picnic area,
pavilion and more.
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Just minutes away from our famous beaches, the glitter and glamour of
Palm Beach, world class fishing and public golf courses. Convenient to
churches, malls and medical facilities.
Campers enjoy a special discount to the wildlife safari preserve while
staying at the KOA. Deposits are required to confirm reservations.
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ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. _
Campground & RV Resort:
561- 793-9797
Lion Country Safari, Inc. FL
Reservations Only:
20oo Lion Country Safari Rd
1 -800- 562 -9115
Loxahatchee, FL 33470-3976
FAX: .
561-793-9603
Lion Country Safari:
EMail:
loa(a)lioncountrysafari.com
561 -793 -1084
Online Reservations:
www.koa.com /where /fl/09310/
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wildlife preserve, entertaining guests from around the world since 1967.
Our preserve is divided into seven sections. Click on any of the sections
below to go directly to that area and learn about the wildlife in that
part of the preserve. And don't forget-to Tour Safari World, our
walk- through safari.
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An unusual member of the antelope family is the wildebeest, also known as the gnu. Due to their
muscular shoulders and thin legs, they have a top -heavy appearance. There is a fringe of hair on their chests, and their faces are
strongly whiskered. Their horns curve out over their ears and turn sharply upward at the ends. Wildebeest dominate the plains
and acacia savannas of southeastern Africa, where they feed on short grasses.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.kidszoo.org
www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
WATERBUCK (Species Fact Sheet)
These large, shaggy brown antelope are easily recognized from the rear by the target -like white
circles on their rumps. Waterbuck rove in small herds in grassy or lightly wooded areas of central
Africa. The most water dependent of all the antelope species, they are never found far from the edge
of a marsh or river.
For additional information, check this Web Site:
www.awf.orz/wildlives
www.hoglezoo.or
1V OUFLON (Species Fact Sheet)
The mouflon is thought to be one of two original ancestors of all modern day sheep. It
originated on the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Cyprus, but has recently been introduced in
much of Europe. Like most wild sheep, the mouflon lives in mountainous terrain, usually above
the tree line or in mountain meadows. In Corsica it lives on steep -sided rocky peaks, where it is
protected from predators. It has a red -brown color with a dark area along its back, and lighter
colored side patches. Its underparts are white as well as the bottom half of their legs. It has a
white muzzle and white circles around its eyes.
,r' A mouflon is about the size of a medium sheep with a weight range of 55 -120 pounds. They are
4 -5 feet long, and stand about 2 -4 feet tall at the shoulders. They have a rough coat, and during
the winter grow a woolly under coat that keeps them warm.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.rossparkzoo.com
www.eriezoo.=
Addra Gazelle (Species Fact Sheet)
A diurnal species, this gazelle requires more water than others adapted to its dry habitat, although it can
survive long periods of draught. Like most desert species, the dama gazelle is highly nomadic, ranging
widely in order to obtain sufficient nutrition. In addition, these gazelles undertake large seasonal
migrations,.moving north into the Sahara desert during the rainy season, and retreating south into the
Sahel during the dry season. To maximize the amount of food available, these gazelles may stand on
their hind legs in a manner reminiscent of the gerenuk in order to reach leaves above the normal
browsing height. Adult finales are believed to be territorial during the breeding season.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.indyzoo.com
www.ultimateungulate.com
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AFRICAN LION (Species Fact Sheet)
Lions are distributed through much of Africa, south of the Sahara desert. Four
feet high at the shoulder, up to 8 feet in length and weighing up to 550 lbs.,
They are the largest of the African carnivores. Lions live in family groups called
prides which are usually made up of a core of related females and their
offspring. One to five adult males dominate and protect the pride. The lion's
roar is a way of communicating and may be audible up to 5 miles away. Here at
Lion Country Safari, our lions are kept in their very own preserve for an obvious
reason: they are, after all, excellent hunters, and many of our other animal
residents are the lion's natural prey.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.orZ
www.rollinghillswildlife.com
www.ciiiMoo.org
www.oaklandzoo.or�
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Lion Country Safari - Preserve - Serengeti
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AFRICAN ELEPHANT (Species Fact Sheet)
The largest living land mammal, the African elephant can drink 50 gallons of
water at a time and can consume hundreds of pounds of food per day. Their
large ears flap continuously in the hot sun to cool their bodies and to chase awa
annoying flies. Their highly flexible trunks are made up of hundreds of muscles
and do not contain any bones at all. Elephants use a number of audio signals to
communicate with each other, some of which are such low frequency that they
are completely inaudible to humans.
ELAND (Species Fact Sheet)
The eland is the largest of the African antelope species, males reaching b feet tall at the shoulder andj
weighing 1500 lbs. Both males and females have straight, screw -like horns that can grow to 3 feet
long. A flap of skin called a dewlap hangs down at the front of the neck, and bears a tuft of hair on
the end of it. They are found in small herds in open habitats of east Africa.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.awf.org/wildlives
www.oaldandzoo.org
OSTRICH (Species Fact Sheet)
These easily recognizable creatures are the world's largest birds. Because their wing muscles are not
strong enough to support their weight, ostriches cannot fly. Adult males, which can weigh as much as
350 lbs. and can grow to eight feet tall, are distinguished by their black feathers. Females and
immature male ostriches have dull gray feathers.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.stlzoo.org
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