Resolution 2024-33033RESOLUTION NO.� 2024-33033
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS
APRIL 17, 2024 MEETING, AND URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT AND THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST TO EXPLORE
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR INMATES AT THE
TIME OF THEIR RELEASE FROM THE TURNER GUILFORD KNIGHT
CORRECTIONAL CENTER ("TGK" ).
WHEREAS, at the November 16, 2022 City Commission meeting, Commissioner
Alex Fernandez sponsored a referral item (C4 Q) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or "Committee") to discuss transportation services
offered to inmates at the time of release from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional
Center ("TGK"), located at 7000 NW 41 Street, Miami, FL 33166, and owned and
operated by the Miami -Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department; and
WHEREAS, when an arrest is effectuated by a sworn police officer, the arrestee
may be transported to the TGK facility for formal booking and incarceration; and
WHEREAS, upon release, TGK personnel determine if the inmate has a form of
transportation or the means of paying for transportation; and
WHEREAS, if the inmate does not have access to either, TGK personnel will
provide the inmate with a Miami -Dade Transit Pass (at no charge to the inmate) to access
the County public transportation system; and
WHEREAS, there are four (4) Miami -Dade County bus routes in close proximity
to the TGK facility (Routes 36/36A, 73, 95, and 132), with Route 36/36A providing a
direct connection from TGK to the City of Miami Beach via NW 36 Street, 1-195/Julia
Tuttle Causeway,. 41 Street, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue, terminating in the
Lincoln Road area — an area that currently experiences considerable homeless activity;
and
WHEREAS, if individuals who are arrested and subsequently released from TGK
return to Miami Beach and find themselves facing homelessness and/or seeking
homeless services, those individuals may seek assistance via the City of Miami Beach
Homeless Outreach Services Office to undergo assessment for further criteria -specific
services; and
WHEREAS, at the April 17, 2024 PSNQLC meeting, the Committee passed a
motion recommending that the City Commission adopt a resolution urging Miami -Dade
County and TGK to offer alternative transportation options to inmates upon release,
including, but not limited to, transportation to facilities within the continuum of care or to
the individual's home or address of record, or other alternatives or solutions, in
collaboration with the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust and other agencies as
appropriate.
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 accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood and
Quality of Life Committee, at its April 17, 2024 meeting, urging Miami -Dade County
Corrections and Rehabilitation Department the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust to
explore alternative transportation options for inmates at the time of their release from the
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center ("TGK" ).
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15 day May, 202
ATTEST:
Steven Meiner, Mayor
MAY 2 1 2024
IA4 " -,
Rafael E. Gran -ado, City Clerk
(sponsored by.Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez .
co-sponsored by Commissioners David Suarez and Joe Magazine)
Co -Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney
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Date
5/9/24, 11:03 AM
MIAMI BEACH
Item Coversheet
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2024
Resolutions - C7 Y
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS APRIL 17, 2024 MEETING, URGING
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT AND THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
OPTIONS FOR INMATES AT THE TIME OF THEIR RELEASE FROM THE TURNER GUILFORD
KNIGHT CORRECTIONAL CENTER ("TGK").
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the November 16, 2022 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Alex Fernandez sponsored a referral item (C4 Q) to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or "Committee") to discuss transportation services offered to inmates at the time of
release from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center ("TGK"), located at 7000 NW 41 Street, Miami, FL 33166. The TGK facility is
owned and operated by the Miami -Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department.
When an arrest is effectuated by a sworn police officer, the arrestee may be transported to the TGK facility for formal booking and
incarceration. Upon release, TGK personnel determine if the inmate has a form of transportation or the means of paying for transportation. If
the inmate does not have access to either, TGK personnel will provide the inmate with a Miami -Dade Transit Pass (at no charge to the inmate)
to access the County's public transportation system.
There are four (4) Miami -Dade County bus routes in close proximity to the TGK facility (Routes 36/36A, 73, 95, and 132). It is important to note
that Route 36/36A provides a direct connection from TGK to the City of Miami Beach via NW 36 Street, 1-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway, 41 Street,
Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue, terminating in the Lincoln Road area — an area that currently expenences considerable homeless
activity.
If individuals who are arrested and subsequently released from TGK return to Miami Beach and find themselves facing homelessness and/or
seeking homeless services, those individuals may seek assistance via the City of Miami Beach Homeless Outreach Services Office to undergo
assessment for further criteria -specific services.
ANALYSIS
At the April 17, 2024 PSNQLC meeting, the Committee passed a motion recommending that the City Commission adopt a Resolution urging
Miami -Dade County and TGK to offer alternative transportation options to inmates upon release, including, but not limited to, transportation to
facilities within the continuum of care or to the individual's home or address of record, or other alternatives or solutions, in collaboration with the
Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust and other agencies as appropriate.
LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
1. 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
N/A
A
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Amount(s)/Account(s):
N/A
Item Coversheet
CONCLUSION
This resolution is submitted for consideration by the City Commission pursuant to the recommendation of the PSNQLC.
Should the City Commission approve this resolution, the City Administration will work with the Miami -Dade County Corrections and
Rehabilitation Department and the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust to explore alternative transportation options for inmates at the time of
their release from TGK. The Administration will also coordinate with the Miami -Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works as
needed.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know' item,_pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods - Work with partners to address regional safety issues.
l @gislative Tracking
Transportation and Mobility
Sponsor
Commissioners Alex Fernandez, David Suarez, Joe Magazine, and Mayor Meiner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Referral Item November 16, 2022 - C4 Q
Resolution
https://miamibeach.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=35191 2/2
Committee Assignments - C4 Q
MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Vice -Mayor Alex Fernandez
DATE: November 16, 2022
SUBJECT. REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY
OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS SERVICES OFFERED TO INMATES
AT THE TIME OF RELEASE FROM THE TGK CORRECTIONAL CENTER
AND PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS PASSES PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
n/a
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
n/a
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Vice -Mayor Alex Fernandez
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
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Granado, Rafael
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Thank you.
Sincerest regards,
Gonzalez, Jose R.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:04 PM
Cardillo, Lilia
Granado, Rafael
RE: Resolution 2024-33033
JOSE R. GONZALEZ, P.E.
TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DIRECTOR/
INTERIM PARKING DIRECTOR
MIAMIBEACH
1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel:305-673-7000 Ext. 6768/
Cel:(786) 295-6863/josegonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
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From: Cardillo, Lilia<LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 20241:54 PM
To: Gonzalez, Jose R. <JoseGonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc: Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Resolution 2024-33033
See the attached Resolution for you to handle. Please send us a copy of the transmittal.
Granado, Rafael
From:
Greene, Jason
Sent:
Thursday, May 30, 2024 8:11 AM
To:
Granado, Rafael
Cc:
Cardillo, Lilia
Subject:
RE: Resolution 2024-33033
Taken care of
Jason D. Greene, CPFIM, CGFO, CFE, Chief Financial Officer City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
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From: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 2:13 PM
To: Greene, Jason <JasonGreene@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: FW: Resolution 2024-33033
FYI
We used to send the "urging" signed resolutions to Marcia as she handled our City lobbyist team.
If I recall correctly, at the after -action meeting with the City Manager, she mentioned that we should send them now to
you.
If I got this wrong, please let me know.
Thanks.
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305.673.7411 rafaelgranado@miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
-----Original Message -----
From: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 20241:54 PM
To: Gonzalez, Jose R. <JoseGonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Resolution 2024-33033
See the attached Resolution for you to handle. Please send us a copy of the transmittal.