Resolution 2024-33042RESOLUTION NO: 2024-33042
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF CREATING POLICE SUBSTATIONS, SIMILAR
TO THE POLICE SUBSTATION IN NORTH BEACH, IN THE COLLINS PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD, AT CITY HALL, IN THE SOUTH OF FIFTH
NEIGHBORHOOD, AND IN MID -BEACH, IN ORDER TO MAKE LAW
ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES AND INCIDENT REPORTING MORE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS,
AND TO MORE EFFICIENTLY ADDRESS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT
THE CITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
REPORT THEIR FINDINGS AND PROPOSALS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 10, 2024
MEETING IN ORDER FOR THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS (INCLUDING THE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
IMPACT) TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION IN ADVANCE OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET PROCESS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City') is a unique, coastal community which,
due to a myriad of factors, including the influx of throngs of visitors year-round, consistently
experiences petty crime and quality of life offenses, along with other more serious criminal law
violations; and
WHEREAS, the protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the City' s residents
and visitors is one of the fundamental functions performed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has approximately 80,000 residents and fifteen (15) square miles
within its territorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS the Police Department presently divides the City into four (4) distinct areas:
Area 1 (south of Dade Boulevard); Area 2 (from Dade Boulevard to 631d Street); Area 3 (from 631
Street to the North end of the City; and Area 4 (the "ADCD"), with its police headquarters located
at 1100 Washington Avenue and a police substation located at 6840 Indian Creek Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department's consistent utilization of proactive policing strategies
has proven to be effective in maintaining public safety and strengthening police -community
relations Citywide; and
WHEREAS, establishing police substations in various areas of the City will allow police
officers to gain a better understanding of the needs of the area's residents and their expectations
of the Police Department, and can provide police officers with more timely and accurate
information concerning illegal activity occurring in their neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the presence of police substations in the Collins Park Neighborhood, at City
Hall, in the South of Fifth Neighborhood, and in Mid -Beach may allow for quicker response times
to certain incidents and help facilitate more effective communication between police officers and
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the creation of substations also generally allows police officers to get more
involved in the community and help build a sense of security in the community; as well as
potentially preventing the occurrence of certain quality of life offenses due to the presence of a
police substation within the area; and
WHEREAS, additionally, police substations often, serve as a resource for community
members to seek assistance; report crimes, and engage with law enforcement in a variety of
different contexts and ways including, but not limited to, community events and activations
facilitated by the City and its Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby direct the City "Administration to explore the viability of creating police
substations, similar to the police substation in North Beach, in the Collins Park neighborhood, at
City Hall, in the South of Fifth neighborhood, and in mid -Beach, in order to make law enforcement
resources and incident reporting more easily accessible and readily available for residents and
visitors, and to more efficiently address criminal activity throughout the City; and further, directing
the City Administration to report their findings and proposals to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its July 10, 2024 meeting in order for Committee to
provide its recommendations (including the fiscal and administrative impact) to the Mayor and
City Commission in advance of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1!(
ATTEST:
MAY 21 2024
W, -
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
day of May, 20 4.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF
CREATING POLICE SUBSTATIONS, SIMILAR TO THE POLICE SUBSTATION IN NORTH
BEACH, IN THE COLLINS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AT CITY HALL, IN THE SOUTH OF FIFTH
NEIGHBORHOOD, AND IN MID -BEACH, IN ORDER TO MAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT
RESOURCES AND INCIDENT REPORTING MORE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READILY
AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, AND TO MORE EFFICIENTLY ADDRESS
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT THEIR FINDINGS AND PROPOSALS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 10, 2024 MEETING IN
ORDER FOR THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ITS RECOMMENDATIONS (INCLUDING THE
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT) TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION IN
ADVANCE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET PROCESS.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in
lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyists) and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The proposed Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure at the July 10, 2024 Public Safety
and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting.
Is this a "Residents Risrht to
Know" item,_pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attomey
Epanso
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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Does this Item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
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