2009-26985 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-26985
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 MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective government of the City of
Miami Beach and the City of Doral, 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 Doral 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 City of Doral, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Doral, Florida have the
authority under Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, "Florida Mutual Aid Act," to enter into the
attached Mutual Aid Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Manager and
City Clerk are authorized to execute the attached Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of
Doral, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and
mutual aid benefits.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of January , 2009.
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Robert Parcher
Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk to execute voluntary cooperation and operational mutual aid agreement with City of Doral,
Florida for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid and benefit
between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Doral, F-orida.
Ke intencled outcome 5u orted:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked number one by
esidents as one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was
ne of the most important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78% of residents rated quality of
ervices rovided b Cit Police as excellent or ~ood.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the adoption of the 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 Doral, Florida because of existing and continuing
possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural or man-made conditions which
are or are likely to be beyond the control of personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach Police
Department and the City of Doral, Florida 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
Financiai Impact Summary:
N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Trac~yip~:~'_,~______.._-
~ Michael Gruen, Planning and R~e"~hch"Office
Sian-Offs:
I Department Directc~r I Assistant City Manager I City Manager
Carlos Noriega, Chief _ , ~___.__
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROnn: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: January 28, 2009
SUB~ECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO 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 DORAL,
FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, MUTUAL BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE CITY OF DORAL, FLORIDA.
The City of Miami Beach and City of Doral, 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 Doral Police Department believe that it is
beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23,
Florida Statu'~s.
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.December 31, 2014.
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
resour s.
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