2013-28426 Reso 2013-28426
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
$10,000 FROM MR. DAVID WALLACK TO PURCHASE A SPECIALLY
TRAINED CANINE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S OPERATIONS DIVISION CANINE SQUAD, FOR THE
DETECTION, TRACKING, APPREHENSION, AND ARREST OF
SUBJECTS INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire a
multi-purpose dog, which shall be used by the Operations Division, Canine Squad for criminal
apprehension and narcotics detection in order to prevent and deter those subjects involved in
criminal activities that are occurring in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies with specially trained canines have proven to be
an effective means to deter and hinder criminal activity, including illegal narcotics activities
committed throughout South Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. David Wallack, a City of Miami Beach business owner, has graciously
agreed to donate $10,000 for the purchase of a specially trained canine for the Police
Department Operations Division, Canine Squad, which will be utilized to track and apprehend
those subject(s) involved in criminal activities throughout the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the canine shall be purchased from an approved Miami Beach Police
Department canine vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, accept the donation of a specially
trained canines from Mr. David Wallack, which shall be used by the Miami Beach Police
Department Operations Division Canine Squad, for detection, tracking and apprehension of
subject involved in criminal activity.
PASSED and ADOPTED this //-�!-day of December, 2013.
ATTEST BY:
MAYO P EVINE
RA AEL E. GRANAD
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting The Donation Of $10,000 From Mr. David Wallack To Purchase A
Specially Trained Canine To Be Utilized By The Miami Beach Police Department Operations
Division Canine Squad, For The Detection, Tracking, Apprehension, And Arrest Of Subjects
Involved In Criminal Activity.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase visibility of police
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): .): The 2012 City of Miami Beach
Community survey determined that increasing police visibility in neighborhoods was the
econd most popular method for improving public safety, as 47% of residents chose this
ption. By maintaining the number of canine officers on the streets will ensure greater
isibility in the City.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire a canine with the ability
to be trained to detect narcotics, track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal activity.
Mr. David Wallack a City of Miami Beach business owner has graciously agreed to donate a
sum of $10,000 for the purchase of a dog to be utilized for narcotic detection, seizure,
apprehension, and arrest of subjects involved in illegal narcotics activity. The dog will be
purchased from an approved Miami Beach Police Department's canine vendor. The vendor
will be responsible for training the dog in basic obedience and narcotics detection prior to
acceptance by the Miami Beach Police Department. To maintain the skill levels of the
handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the canine, there will be on-going training
provided by the canine vendor as well as in-service training with the Canine Squad. The
utilization of a dual purpose canine will assist the Miami Beach Police Department in
deterring criminal activities in the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Michael Gruen, Manager
Planning and Research Section
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
Raymond A. Martinez, Chief
AGENDA ITEM C 70
MIAMIBEACH
DATE 12-11-1_3
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Managerf-
DATE: December 11, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI REACH, FLORIDA, AC EPTING THE DONATION OF $10,000
FROM MR. DAVID WALLACK TO PURCHASE A SPECIALLY TRAINED
CANINE TO BE UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION CANINE SQUAD, FOR THE DETECTION,
TRACKING, APPREHENSION, AND ARREST OF SUBJECTS INVOLVED
IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to acquire a canine with the
ability to be trained to detect narcotics, track and apprehend subjects involved in criminal
activity. Mr. David Wallack a City of Miami Beach business owner has graciously agreed
to donate a sum of $10,000 for the purchase of a dog to be utilized for narcotic
detection, seizure, apprehension, and arrest of subjects involved in illegal narcotics
activity. The dog will be purchased from an approved Miami Beach Police Department's
canine vendor. The vendor will be responsible for training the dog in basic obedience
and narcotics detection :p rior to acceptance by the Miami Beach Police Department. To
maintain the skill levels of the handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the canine,
there will be on-going training provided by the canine vendor as well as in-service
training with the Canine Squad. The utilization of a dual purpose canine will assist the
Miami Beach Police Department in deterring criminal activities in the City of Miami
Beach.
JLM/RAM/MNO/MG