2013-28381 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28381
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH THE
FOLLOWING GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES: 1) BAL
HARBOUR VILLAGE, FLORIDA; 2) TOWN OF BAY HARBOR
ISLANDS, FLORIDA; 3) VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK,
FLORIDA; 4) CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; 5) CITY OF
DORAL, FLORIDA; 6) CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS,
FLORIDA; 7) TOWN OF MEDLEY, FLORIDA; 8) CITY OF MIAMI
SPRINGS, FLORIDA; 9) CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA; 10)
CITY OF SWEETWATER, FLORIDA; FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE, TOWN
OF BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK,
CITY OF CORAL GABLES, CITY OF DORAL, CITY OF
HIALEAH GARDENS, TOWN OF MEDLEY, CITY OF MIAMI
SPRINGS, CITY OF OPA LOCKA, AND THE CITY OF
SWEETWATER.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and Bal Harbour Village, Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Village of Biscayne
Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City of Hialeah Gardens, Town of Medley, City
of Miami Springs, City of Opa-Locks and the City of Sweetwater, 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 Bal Harbour Village, Town of
Bay Harbor Islands, Village of Biscayne Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City of
Hialeah Gardens, Town of Medley, City of Miami Springs, City of Opa-Locks and the
City of Sweetwater; 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 Village of Bal Harbor, Town of Bay Harbour Islands, Village of
Biscayne Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City of Hialeah Gardens, Town of
Medley, City of Miami Springs, City of Opa-Locks and the City of Sweetwater; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the Village of Bal Harbour, Town of Bay
Harbor Islands, Village of Biscayne Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City. of
Hialeah Gardens, Town of Medley, City of Miami Springs, City of Opa-Locks and the
City of Sweetwater, 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, that the City Manager and
City Clerk are authorized to execute Mutual Aid Agreements with the following
governmental agencies: 1) Bal Harbour Village, Florida; 2) Town of Bay Harbor Islands,
Florida; 3) Village of Biscayne Park, Florida; 4) City of Coral Gables, Florida; 5) City of
Doral, Florida; 6) City of Hialeah Gardens, Florida; 7) Town of Medley, Florida; 8) City of
Miami Springs, Florida; 9) City of Opa Locka, Florida; 10) City of Sweetwater, Florida; for
the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid
benefit between the City of Miami Beach and Bal Harbour Village, Town of Bay Harbor
Islands, Village of Biscayne Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City of Hialeah
Gardens, Town of Medley, City of Miami Springs, City of Opa Locka, and the City of
Sweetwater.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /fir day of October, 2013.
ATTEST BY:
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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 City Clerk to execute voluntary cooperation and operational mutual aid agreements with
the following governmental agencies: 1) Bal.Harbour Village, 2) Town of Bay Harbor Islands, 3)
Village of Biscayne Park, 4) City of Coral Gables, 5) City of Doral, 6) City of Hialeah Gardens, 7) Town
of Medley, 8) City of Miami Springs, 9) City of Opa Locka, 10) City of Sweetwater, Florida for the
purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid and benefit between
the City of Miami Beach and Bal Harbour Village, Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Village of Biscayne
Park, City of Coral Gables, City of Doral, City of Hialeah Gardens, Town of Medley, City of Miami
Springs, Cit of Opa Locka, and the City of Sweetwater, Florida.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase police visibility.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Per the 2012 City of Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Final Report by Kerr and Downs Research
Company, Increasing police visibility in neighborhoods was the second most popular method for
improving public safety this in addition to increasing visibility in commercial areas. By having mutual
aid agreements with surrounding local police agencies, police officers from other police agencies can
augment staffing during critical periods and special events. This will in turn increase police visibility of
one the City's Key Intended Outcomes.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach and 1) Bal Harbour Village, 2) Town of Bay Harbor Islands, 3) Village of
Biscayne Park, 4) City of Coral Gables, 5) City of Doral, 6) City of Hialeah Gardens, 7) Town of
Medley, 8) City of Miami Springs, 9) City of Opa Locka, 10) City of Sweetwater, 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 above listed municipalities believe that it is
beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida
Statues.
The Mutual Aid Agreements will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources and the rendering
of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement situations.
These Agreements will take effect when it is signed and will expire on January 1, 2017.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount . Account;
Funds: 1
2 .
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City CI ffi LeSigIgtive Tracking:
Michael GruieiffWnager Planning and Research Section
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City;Manager
Raymo .
MBPD
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DATE 10-16
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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 M mbers of the ity Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2013
Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY R AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES: 1) BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE; 2)TOWN OF BAY HARBOR
ISLANDS; 3) VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK; 4) CITY OF CORAL
GABLES; 5) CITY OF DORAL; 6) CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS; 7)
TOWN OF MEDLEY; 8) CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS; 9) CITY OF OPA
LOCKA; AND 10) CITY OF SWEETWATER; FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS,
AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE ABOVE MENTIONED
CITIES AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and 1) Bal Harbour Village, 2) Town of Bay Harbor Islands, 3)
Village of Biscayne Park, 4) City of Coral Gables, 5) City of Doral, 6) City of Hialeah
Gardens, 7) Town of Medley, 8) City of Miami Springs, 9) City of Opa Locka, 10) City of
Sweetwater, 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 above listed municipalities 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.
This Agreement will take effect when it is signed and will expire on January 1, 2017.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution
and authorize the signing of the Mutual Aid Agreements that will allow for the sharing of law
enforcement resources.
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