R7C-Adopt Third Amendment Police Confiscation Trust For FY 2012-13 -Libbin-COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Adopting and Appropriating the Third Amendment to the Police Confiscation Trust Fund
Budget for Fiscal Year 2012/13 in the amount of $95,000, to be funded from the proceeds of State
Confiscated Funds.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2012 Community
Satisfaction Survey results, 47% of residents chose "increasing police visibility in neighborhoods" as the
second most popular method for improving public safety. One of the three key drivers that impact how
residents rate quality of life in the City of Miami Beach is ratings for safety. The license plate readers will
enhance public safety by deterring crime.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Florida Statute 932.7055 provides for expenditures of forfeiture funds for law enforcement purposes. The
Miami Beach Chief of Police, Raymond Martinez, has reviewed and identified the need for the
appropriation of $95,000 and has established that the expenditures of forfeiture funds are in compliance
with Section 932.7055, Florida State Statutes and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited
Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
Building upon the success of the mobile license plate readers, the MBPD is exploring options for the
installation of fixed license plate reader at all major roadways that lead to the City of Miami Beach. The
first location to be pursued is the Venetian Causeway. The Venetian Homeowner Association is in full
support of the fixed license plate readers. These license plate readers would be able to read motor
vehicle tags on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis. The tag information would be compared to a data base of
messages that would range from vehicles or drivers involved in felonies to traffic related offenses
In addition, as part of the Venetian Causeway security and safety enhancement, residents have
recommended the installation of a surveillance camera system on the Venetian Causeway drawbridge to
monitor bridge openings and closings. The system would be linked to the Public Safety Communications
Unit (PSCU) facility with monitoring capability. The proposed funding addresses the funding needed for
this surveillance camera. However, currently, a protocol is in place to facilitate timely responses to
emergency calls for service. This protocol dictates a specific course of action when there is an emergency
on the west side of the Venetian Causeway, and there is a need for either Miami Beach Fire or Police to
respond. During emergency calls, either the concerned dispatcher or call taker notifies the Venetian
Causeway drawbridge tender, and advises them to ensure the bridge is kept down. As a result, the
Administration recommends that the cameras on the drawbridge not be pursued.
Advisory Board Recommendation: --------------· [N/A -----·-
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 Confiscation Funds:
2 $95,000 607-8000-351210 ,. 3
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OBPI Total $95,000
Financial Impact Summary:
-C1ty Clerk's Off1ce Legislative Tracking:
~auvett Rattigan, Miami Beach Police Department
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
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Federal-Justice funds
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AGENDA 'TEM _..:....R-=-1~C...
DATE 5-~-/3
lD MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
N MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me
DATE: May 8, 2013
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING
A RESOLUTION OF THE M YOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE POLICE
CONFISCATION TRUST BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $95,000, TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF STATE CONFISCATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000,
FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF LICENSE
PLATE READERS AND CAMERA FOR THE VENETIAN DRAW
BRIDGE WHICH SHALL BE FUNDED THROUGH THE POLICE
CONFISCATION TRUST FUND.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Florida Statute 932.7055 provides for expenditures of forfeiture funds for law
enforcement purposes. The Miami Beach Chief of Police, Raymond Martinez, has
reviewed and identified the need for the appropriation of $95,000 and has established
that the expenditures of forfeiture funds are in compliance with Section 932.7055, Florida
State Statutes and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for
Local Law Enforcement Agencies. These forfeiture funds have been deposited in the
Police Confiscation Trust Fund. The City has complied with all statutory procedures
involved in the transaction of these funds. The $95,000 will be the funding source to
purchase a new fixed multi-camera license plate reader system at a cost of $85,000 and
a conventional surveillance camera system at a cost of $10,000 to be mounted on
Venetian Causeway structures and drawbridge.
In December 2012, the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) implemented five
mobile license plate readers that have proved to be successful crime fighting toul:s.
These license plate readers have assisted police officers in affecting several arrests,
recovery of stolen property and solving crimes.
During special events, proactive crime prevention initiatives, the mobile license plate
readers have been especially effective in assisting the officers in identifying subjects
involved in crime and violations of State traffic laws.
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Building upon the success of the mobile license plate readers, the MBPD is exploring
options for the installation of fixed license plate readers at all major roadways that lead
to the City of Miami Beach. The first location to be pursued is the Venetian Causeway.
The Venetian Causeway is one of the major east west roadways to the City and a well-
traveled route for the criminal element to prey upon the residents, business owners and
visitors. In an effort to seek feedback from residents regarding the application of fixed
license plate readers on the Venetian Causeway, this matter was discussed with local
homeowner associations. The Venetian Homeowner Association is in full support of the
fixed license plate readers. To ensure full coverage on the east and west end of the
Venetian Causeway, MBPD recommends the installation of multi-camera license plate
reader system in order to enhance the department's capability to deter crime.
These license plate readers would be able to read motor vehicle tags on a 24 hour/7 day
a week basis. The tag information would be compared to a data base of messages that
would range from vehicles or drivers involved in felonies to traffic related offenses. The
alert messages correspond to various crimes to include stolen tags, stolen vehicles, or
where vehicles and or persons have been linked to a crime. The alert messages are
based on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Florida Crime Information
Center (FCIC), Dade County Criminal Information Center (DCCIC) databases, as well as
active information provided by investigative and patrol personnel. Once the concerned
vehicles are identified and located immediate enforcement actions can be taken
In addition, as part of the Venetian Causeway security and safety enhancement,
residents have recommended the installation of a surveillance camera system on the
Venetian Causeway drawbridge to monitor bridge openings and closings. The system
would be linked to the Public Safety Communications Unit (PSCU) facility with
monitoring capability. The proposed funding addresses the funding needed for this
surveillance camera. However, currently, a protocol is in place to facilitate timely
responses to emergency calls for service. This protocol dictates a specific course of
action when there is an emergency on the west side of the Venetian Causeway, and
there is a need for either Miami Beach Fire or Police to respond. During emergency
calls, either the concerned dispatcher or call taker notifies the Venetian Causeway
drawbridge tender, and advises them to ensure the bridge is kept down. As a result, the
Administration recommends that the cameras on the drawbridge not be pursued.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Thifd
Amendment to the Operating Budget for the Police Confiscation Trust Fund for Fiscal
Year 2012/13, in the amount of $95,000 to be funded from the proceeds of State
Confiscation Funds, and authorize the expenditures as approved by the South Florida
Asset Sharing Fund.
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CERTIFICATION
I, Raymond Martinez, Chief of Police, City of Miami Beach, do hereby certify that the
aforementioned proposed request for expenditures from the City of Miami Beach Police
Confiscation Trust Fund, for the 2012/2013 fiscal year providing funds for expenditures,
complies with the provisions of Section 932. 7055(4)(a), Florida Statutes, and the Guide to
Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Raymond Martinez, Chief of Police
Miami Beach Police Department
Date
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RESOLUTION NO.-----
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE POLICE
CONFISCATION TRUST BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $95,000, TO BE FUNDED FROM THE STATE
CONFISCATED FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Section 932.7055 of the Florida Statutes, sets forth the purpose and
procedures to be utilized for the appropriation and expenditures of the Police Confiscation Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds and interest earned from the Police Confiscation Trust Fund is
authorized to be used for crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and
prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police is authorized to expend these funds upon request to the
City of Miami Beach Commission, and only upon appropriation to the Miami Beach Pollee
Department by the City of Miami Beach Commission; and
WHEREAS, this appropriation and expenditure shall be used to purchase license plate
readers, and for the installation of a camera on the Venetian Causeway bridge; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach has submitted a written
certification which states that this request complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055 of
the Florida Statutes (written certification attached as Exhibit A), and the Guide to Equitable
Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $95,000 are available in the Police Confiscation
Trust Fund.
STATE-
FEDERAL-
TOTAL-
CURRENT
BUDGET
$ 1,029,300
$ 312,800
$1,342,100
INCREASE
$ 95,000
$ __ _
$ 95,000
AMENDED
BUDGET
$1 '124,300
$ 312,800
$1,437,100
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, adopting and appropriating the
Third Amendment to the Police Confiscation Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2012/2013 in the
amount of $95,000, to be funded from the proceeds of State confiscated funds for the
appropriation and expenditure of those items, which shall be funded through the Police
Confiscation Trust Fund.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of May, 2013.
ATTEST BY:
RALPH E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
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MIAMi BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that public hearings Will be held tly the
Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
in the Commission Chamb(Jrs, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, Miami Beacn Florida, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
to consider the following:
11:15 a.m.
A Rerolution Granting A Revocable Permit To The Ungar-Marshall
Company Retail Project I GAP Store) Located At 1001 lincoln
Road Miami Beach Florkla, To Permit A Proposed Metal Canopy
That Projects Over The Public Right-Of-Way, Wiih Horizontal
Dimensions Not To Exco,ed Five Feet Eleven Inches (5' -11 ")
Along Michigan Avenue And Six Feet (6') Along Lincoln Road
Mall At Ten feet Four lnciles (1 0' -4") Above The Sidewalk And
A Proposed Concrete fyotxow That Projects Over The Public
Right -Of -way, With Horizontal Dimensions Not To Exceed 6 Feet
(6') Along Lincoln Road And Michigan Avenue AI A Height Of
Approximately 30 Feet (30') Above The Sidewalk.
Inquiries may be directed to the Public Works Department at
(305) 673-7080.
11:30 a.m.
A Resolution Adopting And Appropriating The Third Amendment
To The Police Confisenlion Trust Budget For Fiscal Vear
2012/2013 In The Amount Of S95,000, To Be funded From
The Proceeds Of State Confiscated Funds In The Amount Of
$95,000, For The Appropriation And Expenditure Of Tnosc
Items Set Forth In Exl1ibi: A,' Which Shall Be Funded Through
The Police Confiscation Tiust Fund.
Inquiries may be directed to the Police Department at
(305) 673-7925.
INTERfSTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting,
or be represented by an agem, or to express their views In
writing addressed to the City Commission, c/o tile City Clerk,
1700 Convention Genter Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach,
Florida 33139. Copies of tnese items are available for public
inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's
Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami
Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be continued, and under
such circumstances additional legal notice will not be provided.
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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