Resolution 2023-32801RESOLUTION NO 2023-32801
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACHAND THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, and the City of Opa-Locka, Florida, to ensure the public safety of their
respective citizens and visitors by providing adequate levels of police services to address any
foreseeable, routine or emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, local governments routinely seek to invoke mutual aid due to the continuing
possibility of law enforcement problems and other conditions, situations or circumstances which
may be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment or facilities of any single
jurisdiction to handle adequately; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will have
adequate resources to protect the public peace and safety, and to preserve the lives and
property of the people of the City of Miami Beach and the City of Opa-Locka; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Opa-Locka have the authority,
pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Mutual Aid Act," to enter
into a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the current Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the
City of Opa-Locka will expire on December 31, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Manager and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Opa-Locka,
Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations and mutual aid
benefit between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Opa-Locka.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /Y day of A-lob-rr , 2023.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
OCT 2 0 2o23
Raf el E. r3ranado, City Clerk
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City Attorney Date
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING
LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS AND MUTUAL AID
BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Florida State Statutes, known as the" Florida Mutual Aid Act, the
City of Miami Beach and the City of Opa-Locka have the authority to enter into a Voluntary
Cooperation and Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement. The current Mutual Aid
Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Opa-Locka will expire on
December 31, 2023.
ANALYSIS
This Resolution would allow both government entities agree to continue their partnership for the
purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
CONCLUSION
The Administration therefore requests the Mayor and the City Commission authorize the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Opa-Locka.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
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Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods - Prevent and solve crime for residents and visitors.
Legislative Tracking
Police
ATTACHMENTS:
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o Resolution - Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Opa-Locka
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