2011-27802 Reso Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-27802
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 CITY OF
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and the City of Homestead, 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 City of Homestead 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 City of Homestead, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the City of Homestead, 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 City of Homestead, Florida, for the purpose of
coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the
City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of December, 2011.
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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 City of Homestead, Florida for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement
planning, operations, and mutual benefit between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead,
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 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 City of Homestead, 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 the personnel and equipment or facilities of the
Miami Beach Police Department or the City of Homestead Police Departments believe that it is
beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida
Statutes.
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.
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:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Michael Gruen, Manager
Planning and Research Section
Sign-Offs:
Depa t Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
Raymond 'rti ez, A/Chief ,
Miami Beach P lice Dept.
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MIAMLBEACH , , EN. , EM d c-7 I�
'�' DATE 12-14-1(
MIAMI BEACH
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: December 14, 2011
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
CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND
MUTUAL AID BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead, 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 Homestead 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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