2008-26961 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26961
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 SCHOOL BOARD
OF MIAMI-DADS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and Miami Dade County, 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 Miami-Dade Schools Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will
be adequate 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 Miami-Dade County Schools; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Dade County School Board
have the authority under Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, 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, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute
the attached Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement
with the Miami Dade County School Board.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of December , 2008.
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Matti Herrera Bower
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Beach, Florida authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk to execute a voluntary cooperation and operational assistance mutual aid agreement with
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Ke Intended outcome 5u orted:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked No. 1 by residents a as
ne of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the
ost important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78% of residents rated quality of services
rovided b Cit Police as excellent or ood.
Issue:
Should the Administration adopt the Resolution?
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 Miami-Dade County, 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 of personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami
Beach Police Department or the Miami-Dade County Schools Police Department believe that it is beneficial
for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Cit Clerk's O e islative Trackin
Michael ruen, Planning and Research Manager
Sian-Offs:
Department Directo~f1 Assistant City Manager I ~ity Manager
Carlos Noriega, Chief T _~ ~~
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: December 10, 2008
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A 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 SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the, Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County, 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 Miami-Dade Schools Police
Department believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as
authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statures.
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.
This Agreement will take effect when it is signed and will expire on January 1, 2013.
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 enforcement
resources.
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