Resolution 2025-33755 RESOLUTION NO. 202533755
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ROUTE ALL
"HOMELESS ACTIVITY" REPORTS SUBMITTED VIA THE MB GOV MOBILE
APPLICATION TO THE MIAMI. BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT (MBPD)
DISPATCH, IN ADDITION TO THE HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, TO ENSURE TIMELY RESPONSE AND ENFORCEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to addressing homelessness through
a combination of outreach services and enforcement measures that uphold public safety and
community welfare; and
WHEREAS, reports of"Homeless Activity" submitted via the MB Gov mobile application
are currently routed exclusively to the Housing & Community Services Department, which does
not operate 24 hours per day or 7 days a week, often resulting in delays in response; and
WHEREAS, allowing reports to be sent to MBPD dispatch in addition to Housing &
Community Seroices will enable law enforcement to assess and respond to incidents in real time,
particularly during nights and weekends when outreach personnel may be unavailable; and
WHEREAS, MBPD dispatch will establish an internal protocol for processing reports
submitted via the app, determining when an officer response is necessary; and
WHEREAS, this dual-reporting approach reinforces the City's commitment to public safety
while maintaining access to outreach services for unhoused individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Administration will inform residents of this procedural change through
offcial City communication channels, including digital platforms, newsletters, and notifications
within the MB Gov app; and
WHEREAS, implementation of this revised reporting structure should leverage existing
personnel and infrastructure, requiring no additional funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, thal the Mayor and City
Commission hereby direct the City Administration to route all "homeless activity" reports
submitted via lhe MB Gov mobile application to the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD)
dispatch, in addition to the Housing & Community Services Department, to ensure timely
response and enforcement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this�s day of TunQ. , 2025.
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of Ihe City Commission
FROM: City Altorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: June 25, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CIN COMMISSION OF THE CITV OF
MIAMI BEACH, DIRECTING THE CITV ADMINISTRATION TO ROUTE ALL
"HOMELESS ACTIVITV" REPORTS SUBMITTED VIA THE MB GOV M081LE
APPLICATION TO THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT (MBPD)
DISPATCH, IN ADOITION TO THE HOUSING & COMMUNITV SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, TO ENSURE TIMELY RESPONSE AND ENFORCEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached resolution is presentetl at the request o�the sponsor, Commisioner Davitl Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate�
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Aoolieable Area
Citywide
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Ia this a"Residents Riaht to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-77? Proiect?
No NQ
Was this Aoenda Item initiallv reouested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec 2�81
includes a onnunal enoaaed in IobbvinaT No
If so, specify Ihe name ot lobbyist(s)and pnncipal(s):
Ueoartment
City Attorney
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Commissioner David Suarez
Co-soonsorlsl
Condensed Title
Route Homeless Activity Reports to MBPD (Suarez) CA
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