2012-27914 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27914
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and the City of Miami, Florida to ensure the public safety of their citizens by providing
adequate levels of police service to address any foreseeable routine or emergency situation;
and
WHEREAS, the existence of, and continuing possibility that there may be the
occurrence of law enforcement problems, and other natural and man-made conditions which
are, or are likely to be, beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the
City of Miami Beach Police Department and the City of Miami Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will have
adequate resources to address any and all of these conditions, to protect the public peace and
safety, and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the City of Miami Beach and the
City of Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the City of Miami, Florida have the
authority under Chapter 23 of the Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Mutual Aid Act," to
enter into the attached Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby authorize the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Miami, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law
enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach and
the City of Miami, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4\ day of June, 2012.
ATTEST:
TTI HE RERA BOWER
MAYOR
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the Mayor,
or his designee, and the City Clerk to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Miami, Florida,for
the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning,operations,and mutual aid benefit between the City
of Miami Beach and the City of Miami.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data(Surveys,Environmental Scan,etc.):Safetywas ranked numberone by residents
as one of the factors tht will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the
most important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78%of Miami Beach residents rated the quality of
ervices provided by Miami Beach Police Department as excellent or good.
Issue:
Shall the City of Miami Beach execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Miami that will allow for the
sharing of law enforcement resources and the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive
law enforcement situations?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the adoption of this resolution that will allow for the sharing of law
enforcement resources and the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement
situations. The City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami, because of the existing and continuing
possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and man-made conditions
which are or are likely to be beyond the control of personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach
Police Department or the City of Miami believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid
Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
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Sign-Offs:
Department Dire or Assistant City Manager City Manager
Raymond rtin
Miami Beath I olice Dept.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
MEMO# COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY R AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, . FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the City of-Miami, because of existing and continuing
possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and man-
made conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control, personnel, equipment
or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department or the Miami Police Departments
believe that is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized
by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources and
the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement situations.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and
authorize the signing of the Mutual Aid Agreement that will allow for the sharing of law
enforce en esources.
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