2015-28935 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28935
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF
GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND THE TOWN
OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and Town of Golden Beach, Florida 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, there is an 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 of services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the City
of Miami Beach Police Department and the Town of Golden Beach Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will
be adequate 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 Town of Golden Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida and the Town of Golden Beach,
Florida have the authority under Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, 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, hereby authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk execute the a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational
Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Golden Beach, Florida for the
purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit
between the City of Miami Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /1 day of aat&K. , 2015.
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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
Town of Golden Beach, Florida,for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning,operations,and
mutual benefit between the City of Miami Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, Florida.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data(Surveys,Environmental Scan,etc.): Safety was ranked No. 1 by residents a as
one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the
most important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78% of residents rated quality of services
provided by City Police as excellent or good.
Issue:
Should the Administration adopt the Resolution?
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Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach and the Town of Golden Beach, 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 December 31,
2020.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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Chief Daniel J. Oates 1,0
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DATE I I l
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City C'mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHOR ING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY.COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL
ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF GOLDEN
BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AND THE TOWN OF
GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and Miami Dade County, 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 Golden Beach Police Department
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, 2020.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and authorize
the signing of the Mutual Aid Agreement that will allow for the sharing of law enforcement
resources.
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