2017-29817 Reso 2017-29817
RESOLUTION NO.
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 FEBRUARY 17,
2017 MEETING AND APPROVING THE ADDITION OF TWO PART-TIME PARK
RANGER POSITIONS AT THE NORTH SHORE PARK AND YOUTH CENTER
FROM SALARY SAVINGS IN THE CURRENT FY 2016-2017.
WHEREAS, at the January 11, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner John Elizabeth
Aleman referred a discussion item regarding funding for a permanent Park Ranger detail at the North
Shore Park and Youth Center recreational area to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
(NCAC); and
WHEREAS, in light of recent illicit activities that have taken place at North Shore Park, two (2)
Part-Time Park Rangers are being requested in order to provide uninterrupted service during peak park
hours; and
WHEREAS, one Park Ranger will always be on duty on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and
on weekends from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and any surplus hours may be used to rove other North Beach
Parks, cover breaks at North Shore Park and Youth Center, and be available for emergency coverage;
and
WHEREAS, at the February 17, 2017 NCAC meeting, a positive recommendation was made to
find funding during the current 2016-2017 fiscal year to add Park Rangers to North Shore Park and Youth
Center; and
WHEREAS, John Rebar, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that the recommendation is to
have two Part-time Park Ranger positions cover peak hours in the identified areas of concern; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rebar asked the Committee if these positions were to be an enhancement for the
FY 2017-2018 Budget or if it is something they wish to have now and Commissioner John Elizabeth
Aleman stated that the temporary rangers are something we cannot take a way and it needs to be
continued during the current 2016-2017 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, after discussions with the Budget Department, during this fiscal year (FY 2016-2017)
the two Part-time Park Ranger positions may be funded with salary savings; and
WHEREAS, this item will also be discussed during the FY 2017-2018 budget development process
for funding options in the upcoming fiscal year.
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 accept the
recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its February 17, 2017 meeting
and hereby approve the addition of two Part-tim- - Ranger positions for coverage at North Shore Park
llland Youth Center from salary savings in th=s.�`'ln�l' �.9u4,-2017 budget.
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MIAMI BEAH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 26, 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
FEBRUARY 17, 2017 MEETING APPROVING THE ADDITION OF TWO
PART-TIME PARK RANGER POSITIONS FOR COVERAGE AT NORTH
SHORE PARK YOUTH CENTER TO THE CURRENT FY2017.
RECOMMENDATION
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 February 17, 2017
meeting approving the addition of two Part-time Park Ranger positions for coverage at North Shore
Park Youth Center to the current FY 2017 budget.
ANALYSIS
At the January 11, 2017 City Commission meeting, Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman referred
the discussion regarding funding for a permanent Park Ranger detail at the North Shore Park Youth
Center recreational area to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee(NCAC).
In light of recent illicit activities that have taken place at North Shore Park, two (2) Part-Time Park
Rangers are being requested in order to provide uninterrupted service during peak park hours.
Exhibit A illustrates a sample work schedule. One Park Ranger will always be on duty on weekdays
from 3:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. and on weekends from 3:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.Any surplus hours may be used
to rove other North Beach Parks, cover breaks at North Shore Park and be available for emergency
coverage.
At the February 17, 2017 NCAC meeting, a positive recommendation was given to find funding this
fiscal year to add Park Rangers to North Shore Park Youth Center. John Rebar, Parks and
Recreation Director, stated that the recommendation is to have two Part-time Park Ranger positions
cover peak hours in the identified areas of concern. Mr. Rebar asked the Committee if these
positions were to be an enhancement for the FY 2018 Budget or if it is something they wish to have
now. Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman stated that the temporary rangers are something we
cannot take a way and it needs to be continued this fiscal year.
After discussions with the Budget Department, during this fiscal year (FY 2017) the two Part-time
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Park Ranger positions will be funded with salary savings. This item will also be discussed during the
FY 2018 budget development process for funding options in the upcoming fiscal year.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit A- Sample Work Schedule
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