Resolution 2025-33620 t
RESOLUTION NO. 202533620
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE A POLICE
VEHICLE PRESENCE, DURING HIGH IMPACT PERIODS AND MAJOR EVENTS, AT
SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES SUCH AS REBECCA TOWERS, IN ORDER TO
ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE CRIME DETERRENT.
WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, with a
particular emphasis on vulnerable residents like its senior community; and
WHEREAS, senior housing facililies, such as Rebecca Towers, house some of the City's most
vulnerable residents, who may be more susceptible to crime and public safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, high-impact periods and major events in the City of Miami Beach often result in
large crowds with increased pedestrian and vehicular traffc, which can lead to heightened public safety
risks in surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, senior residents have expressed concerns regarding safety and security,
particularly during major events, and have requested enhanced police visibility to deter crime and
ensure their well-being; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically taken proactive measures to enhance public safety, and
this initiative aligns with the City's ongoing commitment lo crime prevention and the protection of all its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a visible police presence, particularly through the strategic placement of police
vehicles, serves as an effective deterrent to cnminal activity and provides reassurance to senior
residents and their families; and
WHEREAS, ensuring that po�ice vehicles are stationed at senior housing facilities during such
critical times will reinforce the City's commitment lo public safety and crime prevention.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE qTY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby direct the City Administration to ensure a police
vehicle presence, during high impact periods and major events, al senior housing facilities such as
Rebecca Towers, in order to enhance public safety and provide a visible crime deterrent.
PASSED and ADOPTED this�day of ADn'_� 2025.
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APR 2 3 2025 even Meiner, Mayor
Rafa I E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and CoQu,nissioner Laura Dominguez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ciry Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE
A POLICE VEHICLE PRESENCE, DURING HIGH IMPACT PERIODS AND MAJOR
EVENTS, AT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES SUCH AS REBECCA TOWERS, IN
ORDER TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROVIDE A VISIBLE CRIME
DETERRENT.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKCROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsors, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez and Commissioner Laura Dominguez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact
of this proposed measure, if any, at the Ciry Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate(BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: htlus:l/www.miamlbeachfl.qov/citv-hall/citv-clerk/meetinq-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
1592
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know° item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Qursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17� Proiect?
No No
Was this Aaenda Item initiallv reauested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec 2481
includes a orincioal enaaaed in IobbvinnT No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)�.
Department
City Attomey
Sponsorls)
Commissioner Alex Femandez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Police Vehicle Presence at Senior Housing Facilities. (Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Onlvl
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