2013-28318 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28318
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
recognizes 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
Support Program Grant for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse in the City of Miami
Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of September, 2013.
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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 the Coalition Involvement Agreement with 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.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Participating in the Miami Beach
Coalition should facilitate the capability of the Miami Beach Police Department to reduce juvenile
rug and alcohol abuse which historically has led to crime in the City of Miami Beach.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
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.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
F- NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds:
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk's Office L ck'
Michael Gruen, Man-46F
Planning and Research Section
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant.City,Manager. City,Manager
Raymond A. Martinez, Chief
Miami B P c
AGENDA ITEM C 7 L
MIAMIREACH
DATE f-11-13
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 Me ers of the ity Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AN CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MAIMI
BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE COALITION INVOLVEMENT AGREEMENT, 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 Grant Program. This grant provides
funds to prevent drug and alcohol abuse through public information and educational
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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