Resolution 2024-33021RESOLUTION NO., 2024-33021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM
CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, BY AND ON BEHALF OF ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR A TERM OF
TEN (10) YEARS.
WHEREAS, Florida Task Force I of FEMA's National Urban Search and Rescue
Response Team ("Task Force') is designed to respond to a variety of disasters, such as
building collapses, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and hazardous materials releases
where victims may be trapped, lost or injured; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County, as the sponsoring agency of the Task Force, is
responsible for recruiting, training, equipment procurement, and organizing members of the
Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the County Commission of Miami -Dade County, by resolution No. R-
682-21, adopted on July 20, 2021, has authorized the County Mayor to enter into this
Agreement with the Participating Agency on behalf of Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, all costs incurred by the City of Miami Beach Fire Department, related
to training, activation, and deployment for the Task Force shall be reimbursed by Miami -
Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Fire Department shall be a participating agency in
the Task Force by providing fire personnel to serve on the Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approving a new MOA,' in the form
incorporated herein by, reference and attached to the City Commission Memorandum
accompanying this Resolution, authorizing the City's Fire Department to participate in the Task
Force for a term of ten (10) years, subject to termination for convenience by either party pursuant
to the terms of the MOA.
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 the Interim City Manager and City Clerk to
execute a Memorandum of Agreement between Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami
Beach, by and on behalf of its Fire Department for a term of ten (10) years.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of M 0
ATTEST: MAY ? 1 2024
Rafael E. dranado, City Clerk
Steven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
(SPONSORING AGENCY) AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, BY AND ON BEHALF OF ITS FIRE
DEPARTMENT (PARTICIPATING AGENCY); SAID MOA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA TASK FORCE I OF FEMAS NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR ATERM OF TEN (10) YEARS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
Florida Task Force I of the Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMNs) National Urban Search and Rescue Response
Team ("Task Force") is designed to respond to a variety of disasters, such as building collapses, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods,
and hazardous materials releases where victims may be trapped, lost or injured. Miami -Dade County, as the sponsoring agency of
the Task Force, is responsible for recruiting, training, equipment procurement, and organizing members of the Task Force.
The Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. R-682-21 on July 20, 2021, authorizing the County
Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with participating agencies.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach, via the Fire Department, is seeking to be a participating agency in the Task Force. With the adoption of
the proposed resolution, the City and Miami -Dade County will execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) allowing the City of
Miami Beach to participate in this crucial, lifesaving partnership. All costs incurred by the Fire Department, relating to training,
activation and Task Force deployment shall be reimbursed by Miami -Dade County. The MOA is valid for ten (10) years.
LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information
has been provided by the primary item sponsor as it relates to the subject resolution:
1. Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in
lobbying? No
2. If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
All costs incurred by the City of Miami Beach Fire Rescue Department, related to training, activation and Task Force deployment
shall be reimbursed by the City of Miami Fire Rescue Department.
CONCLUSION
The MOA is necessary to allow the operation of the ongoing National Urban Search and Rescue Response Team Florida Task
Force I Program. The Interim City Manager recommends the Mayor and Commission approve the new MOA and authorize the
Interim City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
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Is this a "Residents Right
Know" item, -pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
No
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Strategic Connection
Organizational Innovation - Increase intergovernmental cooperation.
Legislative Tracking
Fire
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