2016-29349 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29349
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 RENEWED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION
STONEGARDEN, A WATERBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, it is the joint responsibility of the respective governments of the City
of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County to protect the inland and coastal waterways of
the City of Miami Beach by providing a marine law enforcement response; and
WHEREAS, there exists the possibility of waterborne threats to the City of Miami
Beach, which are or are likely to be, beyond the control of services, personnel,
equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, through
the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency's Operation Stonegarden Grant Program, has established funding to the Miami-
Dade Police Department for waterborne security; and
WHEREAS, Operation Stonegarden is to enhance law enforcement
preparedness and operational readiness along land/water borders of the City of Miami
Beach and Miami-Dade County with cooperation between federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, Operation Stonegarden will be conducted by the Miami-Dade Police
Department, Marine Patrol Unit, in conjunction with members of the Miami Beach Police
Department, Coral Gables Police Department; Miami Police Department, North Miami
Police Department, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, Operation Stonegarden will reimburse costs to the City of Miami
Beach Police Department for overtime, and for fuel for the vessels used in this initiative;
and
WHEREAS, participation in Operation Stonegarden will benefit the City of Miami
Beach by enhancing Miami Beach Police Department's response capability to
waterborne threats, and will continue so long as Miami-Dade County is approved for
funding for Operation Stonegarden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City
Manager and City Clerk are authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Miami Beach, on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and
Miami-Dade County, on behalf of the Miami-Dade Police Department, to participate in
Operation Stonegarden, a waterborne law enforcement initiative.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /3 day of April, 2016.
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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
RENEWED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT,AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO PARTICIPATE IN
OPERATION STONEGARDEN, A WATERBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Insist On Police Department Accountability And Skilled Management/Leadership
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.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Operation Stonegarden is an initiative to enhance law enforcement preparedness and operational
readiness along the land and water borders of Miami-Dade County, including City of Miami Beach
navigable waters. The Miami-Dade Police Department, Marine Patrol Unit in conjunction with
Marine Patrol Officers from Coral Gables, Miami, and North Miami Police Departments, and the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will conduct ongoing law enforcement
initiatives. Miami-Dade Police Department has requested the Miami Beach Police Department's
Marine Patrol Squad's continued participation in the initiatives. Funds awarded to Miami-Dade
County by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency will
be used to reimburse the Miami Beach Police Department's costs—primarily overtime and vessel
fuel costs. Participating in this waterborne enforcement effort will continue to benefit the City of
Miami Beach.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
NA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
N/A 2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager \City Manager
Chief Daniel J. Oates
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MIAMI AGENDA ITEM C
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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 o the City C.mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ��
DATE: April 13, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ' D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A RENEWED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE
MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATION
STONEGARDEN, A WATERBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Operation Stonegarden is an initiative to enhance law enforcement preparedness and
operational readiness along the land and water borders of Miami-Dade County, including
City of Miami Beach navigable waters. The Miami-Dade Police Department, Marine Patrol
Unit in conjunction with Marine Patrol Officers from Coral Gables, Miami, and North Miami
Police Departments, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will
conduct ongoing law enforcement initiatives. Miami-Dade Police Department has requested
the Miami Beach Police Department's Marine Patrol Squad's continued participation in the
initiatives. Funds awarded to Miami-Dade County by the Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency will be used to reimburse the Miami Beach Police
Department's costs — primarily overtime and vessel fuel costs. Participating in this
waterborne enforcement effort will continue to benefit the City of Miami Beach.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact created by the proposed renewal.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and authorize
the execution of the renewed Memorandum Of Understanding that will allow the MBPD to
continue its participation in Operation Stonegarden.
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