Resolution 2024-33285 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33285
A.RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF HIRING
ADDITIONAL CIVILIAN PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WITH DESK WORK(ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, DUTIES,AND PAPERWORK),
IN ORDER TO ENSURE A MORE ROBUST AND VISIBLE POLICE PRESENCE
IN THE COMMUNITY;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PRESENT ITS FINDINGS IN A DETAILED REPORT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE
ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION,AND TO BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS ITS
REPORT, FINDINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE DECEMBER 11,
2024 CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to maintaining public safety and
ensuring the well-being of its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, an increased and highly visible police presence in the community has been
shown to'deter crime and improve the sense of security among residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its traditional policing out "in the field," the Miami Beach Police
Department is currently tasked with a variety of administrative and desk duties that may limit the
time available for officers to engage in active community patrols and other visible policing efforts;
and
WHEREAS, the hiring of expert and/or trained civilians to assist with desk work may allow
sworn police officers to focus more on patrol duties and community engagement, thereby
enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to explore the feasibility, costs, and potential
benefits of such an initiative in order to ensure that resources are being utilized most effectively
to support public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration shall conduct an objective review to include:
1. Evaluating the current administrative and desk work duties within the Police
Department that could be performed by expert and/or trained civilians;
2. Conducting a workload analysis to include reviewing current job descriptions and
duties of all Police Department personnel;
3. Analyzing the time allocation of sworn police officers between field operations versus
administrative tasks/duties;
4. Collecting data and information pertaining to the performance and impact of existing
civilian Police Department personnel;
5. Assessing the estimated cost savings and benefits associated with reallocating certain
administrative tasks and duties to civilian personnel;
6. Considering the potential impact on police visibility and community engagement as a
result of the reallocation of administrative tasks and duties to civilian personnel;
7. Exploring potential recruitment strategies, job descriptions, and necessary
qualifications (and subsequent training) for the hiring of civilians to perform these
administrative tasks and duties;
8. Reviewing the experiences of other municipalities that have implemented similar
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Administration shall include the utilization of surveys and interviews with
police officers and administrative staff, a review of daily activity logs and timesheets, and an
analysis of departmental reports and performance metrics to conduct its review; and
WHEREAS, within 90 days of the adoption of this Resolution, the Administration shall
present its findings in a detailed report which shall include:
1. The current allocation of tasks between sworn officers and civilian personnel;
2. A comparison of the costs for hiring, training, and maintaining sworn officers versus
civilian personnel (considering factors such as salaries, benefits, training costs, and
equipment needs);
3. A workflow chart that maps out the existing workflow and highlights the distribution of
tasks between police officers and civilian staff, and maximizes the use of civilian
personnel to ensure sworn police officers focus on field operations and community
engagement;
4. The anticipated benefits to the community of relieving sworn police officers of certain
administrative tasks and duties by hiring civilian personnel (including increased
visibility, response time, and community policing);
5. Specific recommendations concerning the potential hiring of additional MBPD civilian
personnel;
6. The identification of various metrics for success including crime rates, response times,
and community feedback; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration shall be prepared to discuss its report, findings, and
recommendations at the December 11, 2024 City Commission meeting and, based upon the
information provided by the Administration, the City Commission may consider further action
including, but not limited to, the authorization to hire additional civilian personnel and/or the
reallocation of police resources.
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 direct the City Administration to explore the feasibility and potential benefits
of hiring additional civilian personnel to assist the Police Department with desk work
(administrative tasks, duties, and paperwork), in order to ensure a more robust and visible police
presence in the community; and further, directing the Administration to present its findings in a
detailed report within 90 days of the adoption of this Resolution, and to be prepared to discuss its
report, findings, and recommendations at the December 11, 2024 City Commission meeting.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of '9"p"4 °✓ , 2024.
ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 11, 2024 •
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ' DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF HIRING
ADDITIONAL CIVILIAN PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WITH DESK WORK (ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, DUTIES, AND PAPERWORK), IN
ORDER TO ENSURE A MORE ROBUST AND VISIBLE POLICE PRESENCE IN
THE COMMUNITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PRESENT ITS FINDINGS IN A DETAILED REPORT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE
ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND TO BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS ITS
REPORT, FINDINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE DECEMBER 11, 2024
CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
• ANALYSIS
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The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure,
if any, at the September 11, 2024 City Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on: •
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?,
No No
Was this 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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Administration to Determine Benefits of Hiring More Police Civilians- Meiner. (Meiner) CA
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