Resolution 2020-31320 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31320
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING
FUNDING, AND RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THECITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING
MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES),
FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020
EDWARD. BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $61,429; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE GRANT APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from
outside organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to accept funding from the
United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the FY 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("JAG") Program, in the approximate amount
of$61,429, the details of which are as follows:
• The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant("JAG") Program (42
U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to
state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of.
local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of
program areas. JAG funds may be used for local initiatives such as
additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training,
technical assistance and information systems for criminal justice, including
any one or more of the following:
o Law enforcement programs.
o Prosecution and court programs
o Prevention and education programs.
o Corrections and community corrections programs.
o Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
o Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
o Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
o Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections
programs.
• The Department of Justice requires that the applicant agency accepts
certain Certifications and Assurances. These Certifications and Assurances
include, but are not limited to the following three items which are
summarized as follows: 1) JAG funds may not be used to supplant state or
local funds but must be used to increase the amounts of such funds, that
would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law
enforcement activities; 2)The application must be made available for review
by the governing body; and, 3)The application must be made public and an
opportunity to comment on the application provided to citizens. In addition,
the City is required to certify that it complies with prohibitions on certain
actions regarding information regarding citizenship and immigration status
and complies with 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373 &1644.
• The Miami Beach Police Department ("MBPD"), with 415 officers and 95
civilians, strives to prevent crime, enhance public safety, and support
victims of crimes. MBPD works to provide a competent and well-trained
police force, heightened visibility and community-focused policing, mutually
beneficial community partnership and the strategic deployment of advanced
technological resources.
• Supported by evidence-based data, the City of Miami Beach has in prior
years invested in a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Program using video
surveillance as a tool to keep the City safer. CCTV footage can play a critical
role in investigations, including, but not limited to providing evidence of an
offense; helping prove/disprove allegations; providing evidence of police
action and response; assisting with missing person investigations and
providing material for intelligence systems. CCTV surveillance cameras are
highly useful for investigative purpose.
• The challenge right now is that some of the surveillance cameras on the
public rights-of-way rely on electrical power to function. As a result, they are
only "on" when the power to the streetlights are on, which is only during
night hours. During the day, incidents are not captured.
• Increasing technological resources is critical to the MBPD's success in
reducing crime, enhancing officer safety, and strengthening community
safety, well-being, and confidence. The City has identified the need for
surveillance camera battery packs and is therefore requesting JAG funding
to purchase this much needed equipment. With the battery packs,
approximately 12 surveillance camera locations on the public right-of-way
will be operational 24 hours per day. They will recharge when the power is
on and rely on the battery when the power is off thus providing optimal 24-
hour coverage.
• The City intends to use $61,429 in Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant funds to purchase CCTV surveillance camera battery
packs and also the City will set-aside approximately 3% of the grant for the
National Incident-Base Reporting System (NIBRS) requirement as
mandated by the Department of Justice.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant.
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 and authorize (and, as to certain agreements retroactively
approve and authorize) the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept and
appropriate funding (including matching funds and any related city expenses), from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the fiscal year 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, in the approximate amount of
$61,429; and further authorizing the City manager, or his designee, to execute any and
all documents or agreements in connection with the grant application.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 91 day of i4 , 2020.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Ra ael E. Granado, City Clerk " :
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 29, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND
RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING
(INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES),
FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG.) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $61,429: AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT
APPLICATION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach intends to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice for Fiscal Year
2020 Justice Assistance Grant Funds.
ANALYSIS
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is
the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG
Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to
support a range of program areas. JAG funds may be used for local initiatives such as
additional personnel,equipment,supplies, contractual support,training,technical assistance and
information systems for criminal justice, including any one or more of the following:
• Law enforcement programs.
• Prosecution and court programs
• Prevention and education programs.
• Corrections and community corrections programs.
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
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• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs.
The Department of Justice requires that the applicant agency accepts certain Certifications and
Assurances. These Certifications and Assurances include, but are not limited to the following
three items which are summarized as follows: 1) JAG funds may not be used to supplant state
or local funds but must be used to increase the amounts of such funds, that would, in the
absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities; 2) The application
must be made available for review by the governing body; and, 3)The application must be made
public and an opportunity to comment on the application provided to citizens. In addition, the
City is required to certify that it complies with prohibitions on certain actions regarding
information regarding citizenship and immigration status and complies with 8 U.S.C. §§ 1373
&1644.
As such, the purpose of this agenda item is to make information regarding the Fiscal Year 2020
JAG application available to the public. In addition to this agenda item, information regarding this
grant and the grant application are available on the City's website at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/office-of-budget-performance/,_ The website also
provides an opportunity for comment.
Battery Packs for Optimal Surveillance Camera Coverage
The Miami Beach Police Department (MB PD), with 415 officers and 95 civilians, strives to
prevent crime, enhance public safety, and support victims of crimes. MBPD works to provide a
competent and well-trained police force, heightened visibility and community-focused policing,
mutually beneficial community partnership and the strategic deployment of advanced
technological resources.
Supported by evidence-based data, the City of Miami Beach has in prior years invested in a
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Program using video surveillance as a tool to keep the City
safer. CCTV footage can play a critical role in investigations, including, but not limited to
providing evidence of an offense; helping prove/disprove allegations; providing evidence of
police action and response; assisting with missing person investigations and providing material
for intelligence systems. CCTV surveillance cameras are highly useful for investigative
purpose.
The challenge right now is that some of the surveillance cameras on the public rights-of-way rely
on electrical power to function.As a result, they are only"on" when the power to the streetlights
are on,which is only during night hours. During the day, incidents are not captured.
Increasing technological resources is critical to the MBPD's success in reducing crime,
enhancing officer safety, and strengthening community safety, well-being, and confidence. The
City has identified the need for surveillance camera battery packs and is therefore requesting
JAG funding to purchase this much needed equipment. With the battery packs, approximately
12 surveillance camera locations on the public right-of-way will be operational 24 hours per day.
They will recharge when the power is on and rely on the battery when the power is off thus
providing optimal 24-hour coverage.
The City intends to use $61,429 in Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
funds to purchase CCTV surveillance camera battery packs and also the City will set-aside
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approximately 3% of the grant for the National Incident-Base Reporting System (NIBRS)
requirement as mandated by the Department of Justice. Matching funds are not required for
this grant.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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