2009-27227 ResoRESOLUTION 2009-27227
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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF LOCATING AND APPREHENDING FUGITIVES IN AN EFFORT
TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME.
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2000 the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 was enacted to
enable the United States Justice Department, through the United States Marshals Service, to establish
permanent Regional Fugitive Task Forces consisting of Federal, state and local law enforcement
agencies in designated regions of the United States; and
WHEREAS, a detective of the Miami Beach Police Department will be assigned to the Regional
Fugitive Task Force, and will be working in conjunction with Federal, state and other local law
enforcement personnel in locating and apprehending fugitives in the City of Miami Beach and South
Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is a known fact that fugitives and persons who have active Federal and state arrest
warrants frequent the South Florida area, including the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the United States Marshals Service will provide the Miami Beach Police Department
with a vehicle valued at $25,000, to be utilized by a detective of the Miami Beach Police Department, and
will reimburse the Miami Beach Police Department for overtime costs, travel expenses and investigative
costs incurred by the detective in locating and apprehending fugitives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and the
United States Marshals Service, wish to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, commencing upon all
signatories; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the
attached Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach
Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service, Regional Fugitive Task Force, for the
purpose of locating and apprehending fugitives in an effort to reduce violent crimes.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14thday of October , 2009
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED A8 TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
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 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Miami Beach, on
behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service, for the purpose of
locating and apprehending fugitives in an effort to reduce crime
Cey Intended Outcome Supported•
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center For Research and
'ublic Policy, and Business Residential Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents in 2009,
ndicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to address in an effort
o improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic Laws 36.1
and Increasing Visibili of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4%.
Issue:
Shall the Commission adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On December 19, 2000 the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 was enacted which provides for the
United States Justice Department through the United States Marshals Service to establish permanent
Regional Fugitive Task Forces consisting of Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies in
designated regions of the United States. The purpose of the Task Force is to locate and apprehend
fugitives. One of these regions includes the Regional Fugitive Task Force based in Florida. tt is a known
fact that fugitives and persons who have active State and Federal arrest warrants frequent South Florida
including the City of Miami Beach and as a result the residents of the City of Miami Beach and the Miami
Beach Police Department would greatly benefit by participating in this Task Force. Participation in this
endeavor would involve assigning a detective full time to the Task Force. The United States Marshalls
Service will provide a vehicle valued at $25,000, reimburse the City of Miami Beach for overtime costs
incurred, fund travel and other investigative expenses as a direct result of the Miami Beach Police
Department's assigned detective while involved in fugitive apprehension investigative operations.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
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Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Michael Gruen, Planning and Research Section
Miami Beach Police Department
Sign-Offs:
Department Director
1Carlos E. Noriega, Chief
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 14, 2009
SuB1ECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON
BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE
UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE, THE PURPOSE OF
LOC,~ITING AND APPREHENDING FUGITIVES IN AN EFFORT TO
REQUCE VIOLENT CRIME.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On December 19, 2000 the Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000 was enacted which
provides for the United States Justice Department through the United States Marshals Service
to establish permanent Regional Fugitive Task Forces consisting of Federal, State and local law
enforcement agencies in designated regions of the United States. The purpose of the Task
Force is to locate and apprehend fugitives. One of these Regional Fugitive Task Force is
located in South Florida.
It is a known fact that fugitives and persons with active State and Federal warrants frequent
South Florida including the City of Miami Beach and as a result the residents of the City of
Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department would greatly benefit by participating in
this Task Force. Participation in this endeavor would involve assigning a detective full time to
the Task Force. The United States Marshals Service wilt provide a vehicle valued at $25,000,
reimburse the City of Miami Beach for overtime costs incurred, fund travel and other
investigative expenses; as a direct result of the Miami Beach Police Department's assigned
detective while involved in fugitive apprehension investigative operations.
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