2017-29696 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29696
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 9, 2016 MEETING TO
NAME THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN SOUTH POINTE PARK IN MEMORY OF
MARK N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503(b) OF
THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 8,
2017 TO CONSIDER THE NAMING OF THE FOUNTAIN, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE
PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
(NCAC) meeting, NCAC approved the submission of its recommendation to the full City
Commission regarding the naming of the Fountain within South Pointe Park in memory of Mark
N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of Miami Beach Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mark N. Overton was born in the City of Miami Beach and, in 1984, at
the age of 21, Chief Overton joined the Hialeah Police Department. While at the Hialeah Police
Department, he served in the SWAT, Criminal Investigations, and Narcotics/Special
Investigations Units; and
WHEREAS, his ascent through the ranks in the Hialeah Police Department included
serving as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and reaching the rank of
Chief in November of 2007; and
WHEREAS, in March 2012, after 28 years of service, Chief Overton retired from the
Hialeah Police Department and accepted a position as the Deputy Chief for the Miami Beach
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Chief Overton was appointed as The Village of Bal Harbour's Police Chief on
January 6, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Chief Overton obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from
Barry University and, throughout his law enforcement career, Chief Overton received several
career honors and awards including, but not limited to, Officer of the Year, the Purple Heart,
Combat Cross, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Supervisor, and Administrative Excellence;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Overton passed away on November 3, 2016 and his remarkable
legacy will continue to live on in the South Florida community; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach City Commission has proclaimed December 14, 2016 as
Chief Mark N. Overton Day; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code concerning the naming of
interior portion(s) of a public facility (including the naming of interior portion(s) of a park), the
proposed naming of the Fountain within South Pointe Park must be considered by the City
Commission at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the City Commission's public hearing, the approval of the
proposal requires a 5/7ths vote; and
WHEREAS, a 12"x12" plaque naming the Fountain within South Pointe Park in memory
of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department, is proposed to
be installed at the South Pointe Park Fountain, which will cost an estimated $1,300.00 for
production and installation; and, CIP's South Pointe Park Fountain Project will be funding this
plaque, and all future maintenance costs of the plaque will be covered by the City.
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 hereby approve the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee at its December 9, 2016 meeting to name the Fountain within South Pointe Park in
memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department and,
pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code, hereby set a public hearing for February 8,
2017 to consider the naming of the Fountain within South Pointe Park in memory of Mark N.
Overton, and direct the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of January, 2017.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 9,
2016 MEETING TO NAME THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN SOUTH POINTE PARK IN
MEMORY OF MARK N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE MIAMI
BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-503(B) OF
THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2017 TO
CONSIDER THE NAMING OF THE FOUNTAIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
RECOMMENDATION
City Commission vote to accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
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Committee at its December 9, 2016 meeting approving the naming of the South Pointe Park Fountain
in memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of Miami Beach Police Department and,
pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code, setting a public hearing for February 8, 2017 to
consider the naming of the South Pointe Park Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton, and directing
the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.
ANALYSIS
At the December 9, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting, the
committee approved moving to the full Commission the naming of the South Pointe Park
Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of Miami Beach Police
Department.
Chief Mark N. Overton was born in the City of Miami Beach and in 1984, at the age of 21, Chief
Overton joined the Hialeah Police Department. While at the Hialeah Police Department, he
served in the SWAT, Criminal Investigations, and Narcotics/Special Investigations. His ascent
through the ranks included serving as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy
Chief, reaching the rank of Chief in November of 2007.
In March 2012, after 28 years of service Chief Overton, retired from the Hialeah Police
Department and accepted a position as the Deputy Chief for the Miami Beach Police
Department. Chief Overton was appointed as The Village of Bal Harbour's Police Chief on
January 6, 2014.
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Chief Overton obtained a bachelors degree in Public Administration from Barry University.
Throughout his law enforcement career, Chief Overton received several career honors and
awards to include but not limited to Officer of the Year, the Purple Heart, Combat Cross,
Distinguished Service, Outstanding Supervisor, and Administrative Excellence.
He passed away. on November 3, 2016 and his remarkable legacy will continue to live on
through South Florida's community. The City of Miami Beach proclaimed December 14, 2016
as Chief Mark N. Overton Day.
Pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code concerning the naming of interior portion(s) of a
public facility (including naming of interior portion(s) of a park), the City Commission is required
to have majority vote on the NCAC's recommendation. Thereafter, the City Commission may
consider the proposal at a public hearing and the proposal be accompanied by a written analysis
prepared by the City Administration.
At the close of the City Commission public hearing, the approval of the proposal requires a
5/7ths vote. Unless expressly provided otherwise in the City Commission Resolution approving
the naming, the approval shall establish the presumption that the City shall assume the costs
associated with the ongoing maintenance of the approved naming.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A proposed 12x12 plaque is proposed to be installed at the South Pointe Park Fountain, which
will cost an estimated $1,300.00 for production and installation. CIP's South Pointe Park
Fountain Project will be funding this plaque. All future maintenance costs of the plaque will be
covered by the City.
Amount 1 $1,300.00 Account 1 389-0820-000671-00-410-546-00-00-00-
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