98-22907 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22907
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO EXTEND
FUNDING OF THE OFF -DUTY POLICE PROGRAM FOR WASHINGTON
AVENUE FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS; APPROPRIATING THOSE FUNDS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $22,000, FROM RESORT TAX REVENUES; AND CONTINUING TO
ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
(PAL) OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the administrative responsibilities for monitoring and administering the Off-
Duty Police Program for Washington Avenue have been performed by the Miami Beach Police
Athletic League; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve
funding, in the amount of $22,000, for thirty (30) days, for the City to accomplish the provision of
these necessary security services on Washington Avenue.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT nUL Y RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein authorize the City to extend funding of the Off-Duty Police Program for
Washington Avenue for thirty (30) days; appropriating those funds in the amount of $22,000, from
Resort Tax Revenues; and continuing to administer the program through the Police Athletic League
(P AL) of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of September, 1998.
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MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
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TO:
Mayor Neisen Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: September 23, 1998
SUBJECT:
A RESOLU' ION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA TO EXTEND THE
AGREEMENT TO FUND THE OFF-DUTY POLICE PROGRAM FOR
WASHINGTON A VENUE FOR 30 DAYS; APPROPRIATING THOSE
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000, FROM RESORT TAX REVENUE
AND CONTINUING TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) OF MIAMI BEACH.
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
For the past several years, the community has urged increased police presence on Washington
Avenue. While the majority of officers are assigned there on regular shifts, additional staff is placed
through the Off-Duty Program. The Off-Duty Police administrative functions were initially provided
by the Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC). The City's agreement with
MBCDC ended at the end offiscal year 1997, and, at the Administration's request, was extended by
the City Commission for an additional 60 days which lapsed at the end of November, 1997. MBCDC
received a 10% administration fee for administering the Off-Duty Program.
In December of 1997, the City Commission awarded the supervision of the Off-Duty Program for
Washington Avenue to the Police Athletic League (PAL). PAL has successfully monitored this
program for the past ten months. The Administration recommends that PAL continue to administer
the Off-duty Program for an additional 30 days in order to give the Administration an opportunity
to re-evaluate police staffing needs for Washington Avenue. The proposed increases in the City's
budget for the Police Department may negate the need to fill as many positions with off-duty police
officers. A 30-day extension is necessary in which to evaluate the needs of the area and the funding
sources that are available. The remuneration, approximately $22,000 for the month, is available from
Resort Taxes. Continuance of the additional police presence on Washington Avenue is essential.
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ANALYSIS
The Police Athletic League has administered the Off-Duty Police Program for Washington Avenue
and has benefitted with the receipt of an administrative fee of 10%. (P AL is in the process of
building a new state-of-the-art facility which, when completed, will greatly enhance available
programming for our City's children.) PAL has validated all payroll reports and monitored the
program on an ongoing basis. The Program costs of the past 10 months have averaged $5,500 per
week. A 30-day extension is necessary to further evaluate staffing needs and funding options.
CONCLUSION
The City Commission should approve the Resolution enabling PAL to continue to administer the
Off-Duty Program for 30 days.
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