2017-29744 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29744
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 517TH VOTE,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE NAMING OF
THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN SOUTH POINTE PARK IN MEMORY OF MARK
N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE MIAMI BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, at the November 9, 2016 City Commission Meeting, Commissioner Ricky
Arriola and Commissioner Michael Grieco sponsored agenda discussion items R9AD and
R9AE, respectfully, regarding the naming of the fountain in South Pointe Park in memory of
former Miami Beach Deputy Chief Mark N. Overton; and, following a discussion, the matter was
referred to the City's Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) for consideration;
and
WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2016 NCAC meeting, the NCAC approved the
submission of its favorable 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
the Miami Beach Police Department; and
WHEREAS, at the January 11, 2017 City Commission Meeting, the Commission
accepted the recommendation of the NCAC to approve the naming of the South Pointe Park
Fountain in memory of Deputy Chief Mark N. Overton; and
WHEREAS, Mark N. Overton was born in the City of Miami Beach and, in 1984, at the
age of 21, he 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, subsequently, Deputy 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, 2
Combat Crosses, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Supervisor, and Administrative Excellence
Award, and over 100 Commendations; 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 517th 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, by 517th vote, following a duly noticed public hearing, the naming
of the Fountain within South Pointe Park in memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of
the Miami Beach Police Department.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of February, 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: February 8, 2017
11:15 a.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING A DULY
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, THE NAMING OF THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN SOUTH
POINTE PARK IN MEMORY OF MARK N. OVERTON, FORMER DEPUTY CHIEF
OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT.
RECOMMENDATION
City Commission 5/7ths vote 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.
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.
At the January 11, 2017 Commission Meeting, the Commission accepted the recommendation
of the NCAC at its December 9, 2016 meeting approving the naming of the South Pointe Park
Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton. 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.
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.
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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
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Department. Chief Overton was appointed as The Village of Bal Harbour's Police Chief on
January 6, 2014.
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.
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.
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.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit B
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Exhibit B
12x12 Plaque Draft Design
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DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF
MARK N. OVERTON
12" 1962 —2016
IN HONOR OF HIS MANY YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH
FLORIDA COMMUNITY
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