2012-27915 Reso 2012-27915
RESOLUTION NO.
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 A
VEHICLE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND BRINK'S, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
ARMORED VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.00; FURTHER
ESTABLISHING AN AMOUNT OF $10,664 FOR THE CONVERSION OF
THE ARMORED VEHICLE, AND SETTING FORTH THE ANNUAL
EXPENSE OF $4,235 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ARMORED
VEHICLE; AND DIRECTING THE FLEET DEPARTMENT TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THE INCLUSION OF THE ARMORED VEHICLE
WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S FLEET OF VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has identified a critical need to obtain
an armored vehicle for its Special Weapons and Tactics Team ("SWAT"), which shall be utilized
for tactical purposes, rescue of persons under fire, and the neutralization of those threats that
involve an active shooter in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department SWAT responds to numerous high risk
active shooting incidents and barricaded subjects utilizing a conventional vehicle, which is
without armor plating, and creates a risk of injury or death to those responding police officers;
and
WHEREAS, Brink's Inc., an armored car transport company for banks and other
financial institutions, has created a program that provides law enforcement agencies with the
opportunity to acquire armored vehicles, which are utilized for tactical operations; and
WHEREAS, Brink's, Inc. has agreed to sell to the City of Miami Beach, a 1998
International 4700 Series armored vehicle for $10.00, which shall be converted and used by
Miami Beach Police Department SWAT for the high risk operations throughout the City of Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, this armored vehicle must be converted in order to establish an operational
and mission effective SWAT vehicle, and such conversion, shall result in a one-time cost of
$10,664.00 by the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach will be required to maintain the armored vehicle,
which will cost approximately $1,735.00 annually for preventative maintenance, and an annual
estimated cost of$2,500.00 for fuel consumption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorizing the City Manager or
his designee and City Clerk to execute a vehicle purchase and sales agreement between the
City of Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and Brink's, Inc., for the
purchase of an armored vehicle in the amount of $10.00; further establishing an amount of
$10,664.00 for the conversion of the armored vehicle, and setting forth the annual expense of
$4,235.00 for the maintenance of the armored vehicle; and directing the Fleet Department to
acknowledge the inclusion of the armored vehicle within the City of Miami Beach's fleet of
vehicles.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6fk day of June, 2012.
ATTEST BY:
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MAYOR
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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 OR HIS DESIGNEE AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
A VEHICLE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND
BRINK'S, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.00;
FURTHER ESTABLISHING AN AMOUNT OF $10,664 FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE ARMORED
VEHICLE, AND SETTING FORTH THE ANNUAL EXPENSE OF $4,235 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
THE ARMORED VEHICLE.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase resident ratings of public safety services.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center for Research
and Public Policy, and Business Residential Satisfaction Survey of the City of Miami Beach, residents
in 2009, indicated that their three most important areas for the City of Miami Beach to address in an
effort to improve public safety throughout the City are: Preventing Crime 44.9%, Enforcing Traffic
Laws 36.1% and increasing Visibility of Police in the Neighborhoods 32.4%.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase an armored vehicle to be utilized for
tactical purposes, including rescue of persons under gunfire and to neutralize the threat of an active
shooter.
Brink's Inc., a well known armored car transport company for banks and other financial institutions, has
created a program that provides law enforcement agencies the opportunity to acquire armored vehicles,
which would otherwise be destroyed at the end of their useful life for the company. Brink's Inc. has agreed
to sell a 1998 International 4700 Series armored vehicle for $10 to the City of Miami Beach. This vehicle
although used, is in overall excellent condition. To make this vehicle mission and operationally ready,
would involve painting, installation of bench seating and emergency equipment (emergency lighting, siren
and public address system) at a one-time cost of$10,664. In addition, to maintain the vehicle, it will cost
approximately $1,735 annually for preventative maintenance and an estimated cost of $2,500 for fuel
annually.
Law enforcement agencies across the country have added armored vehicles to their fleet to safely respond
to these dangerous situations. Therefore, it is imperative that the Miami Beach Police Department take
advantage of this limited opportunity and purchase the vehicle.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $10,674 011-1122-000674
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
MaEffs:
gan, Police Financial Assistant
Signt Director As sistant City Manager City Manager
Ra inez, Chief
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DATE 6-6-12—
® MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the ty Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2012
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 A VEHICLE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND BRINK'S, INC. FOR
THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10.00; FURTHER ESTABLISHING AN AMOUNT OF $10,664
FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE ARMORED VEHICLE, AND
SETTING FORTH THE ANNUAL EXPENSE OF $4,235 FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF THE ARMORED VEHICLE; AND DIRECTING
THE FLEET DEPARTMENT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE
INCLUSION OF THE ARMORED VEHICLE WITHIN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH'S FLEET OF VEHICLES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase an armored
vehicle to be utilized for tactical purposes, including rescue of persons under gunfire and
to neutralize the threat of an active shooter. At the present time, the Special Weapons
and Tactics Team (SWAT) responds to high risk active shooting incidents and
barricaded subjects utilizing a conventional vehicle (which is not armored), creating a
risk to responding police officers.
Up until this point, purchase of this type vehicle has been cost prohibitive, as the cost for
an armored SWAT vehicle is between $190,000 up to $500,000. Brink's Inc., a well-
known armored car transport company for banks and other financial institutions, has
created a program that provides law enforcement agencies the opportunity to acquire
armored vehicles, which would otherwise be destroyed at the end of their useful life for
the company. Brink's Inc. representatives have approached the City of Miami Beach on
two separate occasions to participate in this program, and expressed that this is the
City's final opportunity to participate. Local law enforcement agencies have already
taken advantage of this program, including the City of Sweetwater, City of Doral, City of
Coral Gables and the City of Miami Gardens.
Brink's Inc. has agreed to sell a 1998 International 4700 Series armored vehicle for $10
to the City of Miami Beach (photo attached). This vehicle, although used, is in overall
excellent condition. The City can expect this armored vehicle to have an additional six
(6) years of useful life or another 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Upon the end of
armored vehicle's useful life, the Miami Beach Police Department will pursue another
purchase from Brink's Inc. or determine if the purchase of an armored vehicle can be
pursued with grant funding.
To make this vehicle mission and operationally ready, will involve painting, installation of
bench seating and emergency equipment (emergency lighting, siren and public address
system) at a one-time cost of $10,664. This vehicle will have the capability of
transporting 10 SWAT equipped personnel to all types of hostile dangerous situations
safely. Funding for the purchase and retrofit of the armored vehicle will be funded
through the Miami Beach Police Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 budget.
In addition, to maintain the vehicle, it will cost approximately $1,735 annually for
preventative maintenance and an estimated cost of $2,500 for fuel annually. The
maintenance and fuel for the vehicle will be provided by City of Miami Beach Fleet
Management Department. This additional expense will be budgeted during the FY 13
budget process.
CONCLUSION
With major incidents such as the bank robbery in Los Angeles in 1997 and the
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Columbine High School Shooting in Littleton, Colorado, law enforcement agencies
across the country have added armored vehicles to their fleet to safely respond to these
dangerous situations. Therefore, it is imperative that the Miami Beach Police Department
take advantage of this limited opportunity and purchase the vehicle.
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