2016-29496 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29496
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JUNE 10, 2016 MEETING, TO
CONSIDER ENHANCING THE POLICE PRESENCE ON THE
BEACHWALK.
WHEREAS, at the June 10, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC)
meeting, the NCAC held a discussion during Mitch Novick's report item regarding the safety on
the beachwalk between 23rd Street and South Pointe; and
WHEREAS, during the NCAC meeting the current issues, including the need for greater
police presence on the beachwalk, were highlighted by attendees; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department consistently seeks to improve the
quality of its service to the City's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City Commission consider
immediate law enforcement enhancements, to include additional officers and the formation of a
Beachwalk Patrol Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, That The Mayor And City
Commission Hereby Accept The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee At Its June 10, 2016 Meeting, To Make Immediate Law Enforcement Enhancements
To The Beachwalk Between 23`d Street And South Pointe.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of July, 2016. j
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JUNE 10,2016 MEETING,TO CONSIDER ENHANCING THE POLICE
PRESENCE ON THE BEACHWALK.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked No. 1 by residents as
one of the changes that 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 residents rated quality of services
provided by City Police as excellent or good.
Issue:
N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
At the June 10, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee(NCAC) meeting, the NCAC
addressed Mitch Novick's "Minority" Report item —this included a discussion regarding general
safety on the beachwalk between 23rd Street and South Pointe. During the discussion,
participants spoke about the need for increased police presence in the aforementioned area.
Major Causey and Captain Doce explained the existing deployment of police resources.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and City
Commission consider immediate law enforcement enhancements on the beachwalk.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
To consider enhancing the police presence on the beachwalk between 23fd Street and South Pointe.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
N/A at 2
this 3
time
OBPI
Financial Impact Summary: If the Commission chooses to allocate additional police resources
to this area, the first year cost of each additional police officer is $122,681.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
Chief'Daniel J. Oates DV
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o.+the City Corn ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 13, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY. - AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JUNE 10, 2016 MEETING, TO
CONSIDER ENHANCING THE POLICE PRESENCE ON THE
BEACHWALK.
HISTORY/ BACKGROUND
At the June 10, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC)
meeting, the NCAC addressed Mitch Novick's "Minority" Report item — this
included a discussion regarding general safety on the beachwalk between 23rd
Street and South Pointe. During the discussion, participants spoke about the
need for increased police presence in the aforementioned area. Major Causey
and Captain Doce explained the existing deployment of police resources.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the NCAC recommended that the Mayor and
City Commission consider immediate law enforcement enhancements on the
beachwalk.
FISCAL IMPACT
If the Commission chooses to allocate additional police resources to this area,
the first year cost of each additional police officer is $122,681.
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