2012-28101 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-28101
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING STATE ATTORNEY KATHERINE
FERNANDEZ RUNDLE TO AGGRESSIVELY PROSECUTE
THE CRIMINALS THAT ARE PERPETRATING CRIMES IN
THE NORMANDY SHORES NEIGHBORHOOD AND
REQUESTING THAT CHIEF JUDGE JOEL BROWN OF
THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY GIVE DUE CONSIDERATION TO
THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH MATTERS IN THE
INTEREST OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS.
WHEREAS, in recent months, there has been a significant increase in
vandalism, break-ins, and violent crimes within the residential areas in the Normandy
Shores neighborhood abutting the Normandy Shores Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, many of the perpetrators of these crimes are juveniles and other
persons who live within the surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has diligently pursued the
criminals that have perpetrated those crimes, have made several arrests, prepared the
necessary reports, and identified essential witnesses to successfully prosecute the
cases by the State Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS, despite the best efforts of the Miami Beach Police Department and
the neighboring victims and residents that have invested their time and efforts to assist
the police in the prosecution of these criminal matters vexing the North Beach area, the
criminal cases relative thereto have been unduly delayed and continued in the courts
resulting in unnecessary burdens and delays in the pursuit of justice; and
WHEREAS, Defendants in these cases are abusing the court system by seeking
unnecessary delays; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Mayor and City Commission that
the victims and witnesses of these crimes have expressed serious concerns about how
the criminal justice system is addressing the prosecution of these cases; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
deem it in the utmost public interest that violent criminals that prey upon the City's
residents be aggressively prosecuted by the State Attorney's Office and that Chief
Judge Joel Brown of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County
give due consideration and attention to the proper and judicious handling of these
serious cases in the interest of victims' rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that State Attorney
Katherine Fernandez Rundle is hereby urged to aggressively and diligently pursue the
prosecutions of the violent crimes which have plagued the Normandy Shores residential
neighborhood and Chief Judge Joel Brown of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and
for Miami-Dade County, Florida is respectfully requested to give due consideration to
the interests of victims and witnesses in the judicious administration of these criminal
court matters.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of December 2012.
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RAF EL E. GRAN O, CITY CLERK MA I HERR- IffKA BOWER, MAYOR
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
JOSE SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR MATTI HERRERA BOWER
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
INTERIM CITY MANAGER KATHIE BROOKS
FROM: JOSE SMITH
CITY ATTOR Y
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING STATE ATTORNEY KATHERINE
FERNANDEZ RUNDLE TO AGGRESSIVELY PROSECUTE THE CRIMINALS
THAT ARE PERPETRATING CRIMES IN THE NORMANDY SHORES
NEIGHBORHOOD AND REQUESTING THAT CHIEF JUDGE JOEL BROWN
OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY GIVE DUE CONSIDERATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH
MATTERS IN THE INTEREST OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS.
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Jerry Libbin, the above-referenced
Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the
December 12, 2012 commission meeting.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk@miamibeack'rl.gov
December 21 , 2012
Chief Judge Joel H. Brown
175 NW 1 st Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
Honorable Judge Brown,
Attached please find Resolution 2012-28101 , a resolution of the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging State Attorney Katherine
Fernandez Rundle to aggressively prosecute the criminals that are perpetrating crimes in
the Normandy Shores neighborhood and requesting that Chief Judge Joel Brown of the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County give due consideration to
the administration of such matters in the interest of victims' rights.
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City
of Miami Beach on December 12, 2012.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. ranado
City Clerk
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c: Jerry Libbin — Commissioner, City of Miami Beach
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
December 21 , 2012
State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle
1,469 NW 13 Terrace
Miami, FL 33125
State Attorney Fernandez Rundle,
Attached please find Resolution 2012-28101 , a resolution of the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging State Attorney Katherine
Fernandez Rundle to aggressively prosecute the criminals that are perpetrating crimes in
the Normandy Shores neighborhood and requesting that Chief Judge Joel Brown of the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County give due consideration to
the administration of such matters in the interest of victims' rights.
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City
of Miami Beach on December 12, 2012.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafa E. do
Ci Clerk
REG/kf
c: Jerry Libbin — Commissioner, City of Miami Beach
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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