2012-27822 Reso 2012-27822
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A T3
MOTION SERIES ESV THREE WHEEL ELECTRIC VEHICLE,
WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $9,000.00, FROM MR.
ADAM ROSE, WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SPECIALIZED
PATROL . ALONG WALKWAYS, BEACHWALKS AND MALL
AREAS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department is a strong proponent of
community oriented policing, which involves the high visibility of Miami Beach Police
Officers, who significantly interact with local residents, business owners and tourists; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department utilizes bicycles, all terrain
vehicles, and segways to more effectively patrol those areas which are frequented by
residents and tourists as part of this community policing effort; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adam Rose, a resident of the City of Miami Beach, wishes to
donate a new T3 Motion Series ESV three wheel electric vehicle (the "Vehicle") to the
Miami Beach Police Department, which will allow Miami Beach Police Officers to patrol
residential and commercial areas that are less accessible by a patrol vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Vehicle is ideally suited to patrol walkways, beachwalks and mall
areas, and will be housed at the Miami Beach Police Department with minimal expense
to the City of Miami Beach for the maintenance of the Vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorizing the City of
Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, to accept a donation of
a T3 Motion Series ESV Three Wheel Electric Vehicle, with an approximate value of
$9,000.00 from Mr. Adam Rose, which will be utilized for specialized patrols along
walkways, beachwalks and mall areas.
PASSED and ADOPTED this f fk day of January, 2012.
ATTEST BY:
B A OR MATTI H RRERA BOWER
ROBERT PARCHER, �L APPROVED AS TO
FORM ANGUAGE
INCORP ORATED: &F ECUTION
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Of Miami Beach, On Behalf Of The Miami Beach Police Department,To
Accept A Donation Of A T3 Motion Series ESV Three Wheel Electric Vehicle,With An Approximate Value
Of $9,000.00, From Mr. Adam Rose, Which Will Be Utilized For Specialized Patrol Along Walkways,
Beachwalks And Mall Areas.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
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 their top
three most important public safety areas for the City: Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic
Laws 36.1% and Increasing Visibility of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4%.
Issue:
Shall the Administration adopt the Resolution?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Mr. Adam Rose, a City of Miami Beach resident wishes to donate a new T3 Motion Series ESV three
wheel electric vehicle to the Miami Beach Police Department. This vehicle has an approximate value of
$9,000, and will be used to patrol walkways, beachwalks and mall areas.
The Miami Beach Police Department is a strong proponent of community oriented policing which involves
high visibility patrol and significant interaction with residents, business owners and tourists. In this
community policing effort, the Miami Beach Police Officers utilize, bicycles, all terrain vehicles, and
segways to more effectively patrol areas frequented by residents and tourists that are less accessible than
standard patrol vehicles. The T3 Motion Series ESV vehicle will be housed and charged in the Miami
Beach Police Department Headquarters Station and since it is a fully electrical vehicle maintenance costs
will be minimal. The acquisition of this vehicle will further the effectiveness of police officers patrolling
residential and commercial areas most suited for this type of patrol vehicle.
The Administration recommends approving the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
NA
City Clerk's fice Legislative Tracking:
Mic , Miami Beach Police Department
Sign-Offs:
,ppartment Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
AlWa6t Chief Ray Martinez _
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AGENDA ITEM MIAMIBEACH DATE
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: Janua ry 11, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF
OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT A DONATION
OF A T3 MOTION SERIES ESV THREE WHEEL ELECTRIC VEHICLE, WITH
AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $9,000.00, FROM MR. ADAM ROSE, WHICH
WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SPECIALIZED PATROL ALONG WALKWAYS,
BEACHWALKS AND MALL AREAS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Mr. Adam Rose, a City of Miami Beach resident wishes to donate a new T3 Motion
Series ESV three wheel electric vehicle to the Miami Beach Police Department. This
vehicle has an approximate value of $9,000, and will be used to patrol walkways,
beachwalks and mall areas. The Miami Beach Police Department is a strong proponent
of community oriented policing which involves high visibility patrol and significant
interaction with residents, business owners and tourists. In this community policing
effort, Miami Beach Police officers utilize bicycles, all terrain vehicles, and segways to
more effectively patrol areas frequented by residents and tourists that are less
accessible than standard patrol vehicles. The T3 Motion Series ESV vehicle will be
housed and charged in the Miami Beach Police Department Headquarters Station, and
since it is a fully electrical vehicle, maintenance costs will be minimal. The acquisition of
this vehicle will further the effectiveness of police officers patrolling residential and
commercial areas most suited for this type of patrol vehicle.
JMG/AM
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