2010-27366RESOLUTION NO.
2010-27366
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
COALITION INVOLVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI BEACH
COALITION, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, WHEN AVAILABLE, TO ATTEND THE
MIAMI BEACH COALITION MEETINGS AND TRAINING SEMINARS,
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING RELATIVE TO
JUVENILE DRUG PREVENTION, PURSUANT TO THE DRUG FREE
COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE
PREVENTION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Coalition advocates the prevention of underage
drinking and substance abuse in the City of Miami Beach by sponsoring and promoting
Miami Beach Coalition trainings, seminars and City-wide events and programs, and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Coalition has applied for the Drug Free Communities
Support Program ("CSAP") Grant, which will allow a funding source in order to establish
underage drinking and substance abuse prevention practices in the City of Miami Beach,
and
WHEREAS, the CSAP Grant seeks a collaborative relationship between the City of
Miami Beach, by and through the Miami Beach Police Department, and the Miami Beach
Coalition as it pertains to the participate of the Miami Beach Police Department in the
prevention of underage drinking and substance abuse in the City of Miami Beach, and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department is in support of the Miami Beach
Coalition's trainings, seminars and City-wide events and programs dedicated to the
prevention of alcohol and drug abuse by minors in the City of Miami Beach, and
recommends the City of Miami Beach execute the Coalition Involvement Agreement,
and
WHEREAS, the Coalition Involvement Agreement authorizes the Miami Beach
Police Department and its personnel, when available, to attend the Miami Beach
Coalition meetings and training seminars, and participate in strategic planning relative to
juvenile alcohol and drug prevention, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department
recognize that the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse by minors is essential in the
Miami Beach community.
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 or his designee, and City Clerk to
execute the Coalition Involvement Agreement with the Miami Beach Coalition, which
authorizes the Miami Beach Police Department Personnel, when available, to attend the
Miami Beach Coalition meetings and training seminars, and to participate in strategic
planning relative to juvenile drug prevention, pursuant to the Drug Free Communities
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Support Program Grant for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse in the City of Miami
Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ~ 7 day of April, 2010.
ATTEST:
MAT7fl HERRERA BOWER
MAYOR
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ROBERT PARCHER
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the City
Manager or his designee, and City Clerk to executer the Coalition Involvement Agreement with the Miami
Beach Coalition which authorizes Miami Beach Police Department personnel, when available, to attend the
Miami Beach Coalition meetings and training seminars, and to participate in strategic planning relative to
juvenile drug prevention, pursuant to the Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant for the
prevention of drug and alcohol abuse in the City of Miami Beach.
Intended Outcome 5u
~ Maintain crime rates at or below national trends. ~
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Pursuant to the 2009 Community Survey by
The Center For Research and Public Policy residential respondents reported the following as theirtop
hree most important public safety areas for the City: Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic Laws
6.1% and Increasing Visibilit of Police in Nei hborhoods 32.4%.
Issue:
Shall the Administration adopt the Resolution?
Item
The Miami Beach Police Department is committed to preventing juvenile drug and alcohol abuse and as
such, participates in efforts to stop this abuse. In keeping with this commitment, the Miami Beach Police
Department will work with various law enforcement agencies and advocate groups such as the Miami
Beach Coalition. The Miami Beach Coalition is an advocate for underage drinking and substance abuse
prevention and works closely with various police agencies. In furtherance of commitment to underage
drinking and drug abuse prevention, the Miami Beach Coalition is applying for a Drug Free Communities
Support Program Grant. This grant provides funds to prevent drug and alcohol abuse through public
information and education programs directed to at risk youth. As part of this grant, there is a requirement
that local police agencies sign a Coalition Involvement Agreement to attend Miami Beach Coalition
meetings and training seminars, and to participate in strategic planning relative tojuvenile drug prevention.
It is in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department to support and
participate in this worthwhile endeavor.
Board Recommendation:
Financial Information'
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
NA
Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Michael Gruen, Manager
Planning and Research Section
Miami Beach Police Department
Sian-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MEMO #
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Ma r Ma errera Bower and M tubers of the City Commission
FROM: M M. Go za ez, ity Manage
DATE: April 14, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COALITION
INVOLVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI BEACH COALITION,
WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL, WHEN AVAILABLE, TO ATTEND THE MIAMI BEACH
COALITION MEETINGS AND TRAINING SEMINARS, AND TO PARTICIPATE
IN STRATEGIC PLANNING RELATIVE TO JUVENILE DRUG PREVENTION,
PURSUANT TO THE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM
GRANT FOR THE PREVENTION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department is committed to preventing juvenile drug and alcohol
abuse and as such participates in efforts to stop this abuse. In keeping with this
commitment, the Miami Beach Police Department will work with various law enforcement
agencies and advocate groups such as the Miami Beach Coalition. The Miami Beach
Coalition is an advocate for underage drinking and substance abuse prevention and works
closely with various police agencies. In furtherance of the commitment to underage drinking
and drug abuse prevention, the Miami Beach Coalition is applying for a Drug Free
Communities Support Program Grant. This grant provides funds to prevent drug and alcohol
abuse through public information and education programs directed to at risk youth. As part
of this grant, there is a requirement that local police agencies sign a Coalition Involvement
Agreement to attend Miami Beach Coalition meetings and training seminars, and to
participate in strategic planning relative to juvenile drug prevention. It is in the best interest
of the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Police Department to support and
participate in this worthwhile endeavor.
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