2015-29108 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29108
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A DECO BIKE FROM
DECOBIKE, LLC., ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT, WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $800, TO BE
USED IN DECOY OPERATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND APPREHEND
BICYCLE THIEVES.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, by and through the Miami Beach Police
Department, has identified the theft of bicycles to be an important quality of life offense that
requires vigorous and immediate attention in order to apprehend bicycle thieves; and
WHEREAS, DECOBIKE, LLC. has agreed to donate a Deco Bike, valued at
approximately $800, which will be utilized by the Miami Beach Police Department to combat
these quality of life crimes; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department will utilize the Deco Bike to identify,
apprehend and prosecute those offenders that are involved in the theft of bicycles throughout
the City; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department will reduce bicycle thefts, and will
contribute to making the City of Miami Beach a safer place to live, work and play.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, authorizing the City of Miami
Beach to accept a donation of a Deco Bike from DECOBIKE, LLC., on behalf of the Miami
Beach Police Department, with an approximate value of$800, to be used in decoy operations to
identify and apprehend bicycle thieves.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2- day of September, 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of A Donation Of A Deco Bike To
the City of Miami Beach From DECOBIKE LLC, For Use By Miami Beach
Police Department (MBPD) In Decoy Operations to Identify and Apprehend
Bicycle Thieves.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Insist on Police Department Accountability and Skilled Management/Leadership.
Stu porting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
UCR data relating to bicycle thefts:2012-361;2013-429;2014—495(31%increase in 3 years).
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach has a high rate of bicycle thefts. Residents and visitors use bicycles for
a number of reasons, including: convenience, reduced impact on the environment, low cost and
few parking issues. Unfortunately, the high number of bicycles leads to an exponential increase
in bicycle thefts. In 2014 there were 495 bicycle thefts—a 31% increase on the 2012 figure. In an
effort to assist police in addressing this problem, Decobike LLC has offered to donate a Deco
Bike (#1530)valued at$800 to The City of Miami Beach for use by MBPD in decoy operations
targeting bicycle-related crime.
DecoBike LLC provides and operates bicycles for the Citi Bike bicycle sharing and hiring
program which is operational throughout Miami Beach and downtown Miami. It is a local
company in good standing.
It is recommended that the donation be accepted.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
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3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: NA
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Chief of Staff Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt ext. 3054
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager ity Manager
Chief Daniel J. Oates (Lb
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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 the City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 2, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A DECO BIKE FROM DECOBIKE LLC, ON
BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT (MBPD), WITH AN
APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $800, TO BE USED IN DECOY OPERATIONS
TO IDENTIFY AND APPREHEND BICYCLE THIEVES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Accept the donated item.
HISTORY/BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach has a high rate of bicycle thefts. Residents and visitors use
bicycles for a number of reasons, including: convenience, reduced impact on the
environment, low cost and few parking issues. Unfortunately, the high number of
bicycles leads to an exponential increase in bicycle thefts. Figures for the previous three
years are shown below:
Year No. of bicycle thefts Approximate value %increase
2012 361 $227,000 n/a
2013 429 $270,000 19%
2014 495 $310,000 16%
In an effort to assist police in addressing this problem, Decobike LLC has offered to
donate a Deco Bike (#1530) valued at $800 to The City of Miami Beach for use by
MBPD in decoy operations targeting bicycle-related crime.
DecoBike LLC provides and operates bicycles for the Citi Bike bicycle sharing and hiring
program which is operational throughout Miami Beach and downtown Miami. It is a local
company in good standing.
Commission Memorandum _
Donation of a Deco Bike
September 2, 2015 Page 2 of 2
FISCAL IMPACT:
DecoBike LLC has offered to donate the bike. There are no costs associated with
accepting the donation.
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DECOBIKE
As part o f a joint venture with DECO BIKE & The
Miami Beach Police Department in stopping the
thefts of CitibBike bicycles in Miami Beach, We
(DECO BIKE) are donating the police department
Bike #1530 (serial #ARC01923).
Total value of the bicycle is $800
Bike Model: DECO BIKE
07/14/2015
Sincerely,
Bonifacio Dia
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