2010-27528 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -27528
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, 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, the existence of, and continuing possibility that there may be 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 Town of Golden Beach 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
Town of Golden Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, Florida have the
authority under Chapter 23 of the Florida Statutes, known as the "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, hereby authorize the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Golden Beach, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating
law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach
and the Town of Golden Beach, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a day of October, 2010.
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APPROVED AS 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 the City Clerk to execute a voluntary cooperation and operational assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Golden Beach, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law
enforcement planning, operations, and mutual benefit between the City of Miami Beach and the Town
of Golden Beach, Florida.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center For Research
and Public Policy, and Business Residential Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents
in 2009, ' ; indicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to
address in an effort to improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9 %,
Enforcing Traffic Laws 36.1% and Increasing Visibility of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4 %.
Issue:
Shall the Commission adopt this Resolution?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, 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 thel Miami Beach Police Department or the Town of Golden Beach Police Departments believe
that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23,
Florida States.
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.
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.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk's Office Legisla te Tracking:
Michael Gruen, Manager
Planning and Research Section
n -Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
Carlos E. Noriega, Chief
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
MEMO t COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti.Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 27, 2010 drh
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 TOWN OF
GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW . ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE TOWN OF
GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and Town of Golden Beach, 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,
perso nel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department or. the Golden
Beach Police Departments believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual
Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statues.
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.
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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