Resolution 2018-30296RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 30296
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 HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments oLthe City of Miami Beach
and City of Homestead, 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, there is an 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 services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the City of Miami Beach Police
Department and the City of Homestead 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 Homestead;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the City of Homestead, Florida have the
authority under Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, Florida Mutual Aid Act, to enter into a 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, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Homestead, Florida for the purpose of coordinating law
enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
and the City of Homestead, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this k' day of
ATTEST BY:
RAFAEL G ", ADO, CITY G.
2018.
DAN GELBER, MAYOR
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: May 16, 2018
SUBJECT: 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 HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDAAND THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA..
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead, Florida 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, personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach
Police Department or the City of Homestead Police Department believe that it 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. Right now, the Miami
Beach Police Department would for instance benefit from City of Homestead police officers for
Memorial Day Weekend, a High Impact Event.
CONCLUSION
The Mutual Aid Agreement will benefit the City of Miami Beach.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Legislative Tracking
Police
ATTACHMENTS:
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Description
Resolution - MAA Homestead PD
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