2015-29036 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29036
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and Miami-Dade County, 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, 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 Miami-Dade County Police Department; 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
Miami-Dade County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County, Florida 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, hereby authorize the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law
enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach and
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /O day of June, 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 a voluntary cooperation and operational mutual aid agreement with
Miami-Dade County.
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?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
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 Miami-Dade County 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. These Agreements will take effect when it is signed and will expire on January 1,
2020.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
Department Direc or Assistant City Manager Ci y Manager
Chief Daniel J. Oates
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M I AM I BEAC AGENDI! ITEM 7E
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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 th City Commi A ion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ■011-
DATE: June 10, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AN 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 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
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 Miami Dade 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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