2013-28455 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28455
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FEDERAL
EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach wishes to enter into a. Federal Equitable Sharing
Agreement with the United States Government Department of Justice and the United States
Department of the Treasury to provide a protocol for the City to receive the monies from the
Miami Beach Police Department's participation in joint criminal investigation where assets are
seized and forfeited; and
WHEREAS, the attached Agreement outlines the terms and restrictions governing the
use of federal forfeited property, or proceeds from such property to be shared with the Miami
Beach Police Department.
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 herein authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached Agreement with
the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of the Treasury.
PASSED and ADOPTED this Is"Ittiday of January, 2014.
ATTEST BY:
M PHILIP E
RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
INCORP ORATED:
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement with the United States
Department of Treasury allowing for the sharing of seized and forfeited assets.
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 a
federal sharing agreement with the United States Department of Justice and Treasury
Departments will provide a funding source for overtime and other assets that can
augment staffing during joint criminal investigations. This will in turn increase police
visibility of one the City's Key Intended Outcomes.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) periodically conducts investigations with a
variety of federal law enforcement agencies. During joint investigations where property
(such as cash, vehicles, and other real property) is seized and forfeited, the assets are
shared by the agencies, which participated in the investigation.
As a prerequisite to receive MBPD's share of assets seized and forfeited, the United States
Department of Treasury, requests that the participating agency sign the Federal Equitable
Sharing Agreement in order to continue participation in the Asset Sharing Program.
The City will benefit financially through the MBPD's continued participation in the Asset
Sharing Program. The current Agreement has expired, renewing this agreement will ensure
participation in this program.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Mauvett Rattigan, Financial Management Unit
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City NO!#nager
Raymond A. Martinez, Chief _
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 15, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND HE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A FEDERAL
EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERIC
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) periodically conducts investigations with a
variety of federal law enforcement agencies. During joint investigations where property
(such as cash, vehicles, and other real property) is seized and forfeited, the assets are
shared by the agencies, which participated in the investigation.-
As a prerequisite to receive MBPD's share of assets seized and forfeited, the United
States Department of Treasury, requests that the participating agency sign the Federal
Equitable Sharing Agreement in order to continue participation in the Asset Sharing
Program.
The City will benefit financially through the MBPD's continued participation in the Asset
Sharing Program. The current Agreement has expired, renewing this agreement will
ensure participation in this program
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