C7E-Execute Voluntary Cooperation-Operational Assistance Mutual Aid Agmt w- M-DCGondensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
Manager and City Clerk to execute a voluntary cooperation and operational
Miami-Dade Coun
Florida authorizing the City
mutual aid agreement with
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
lntended Outcome Su
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked No. 1 by residents a as
>ne of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the
nost important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78o/o of residents rated quality of services
rrovided bv Citv Police as excellent or oood.
lssue:
Should the Administration adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation :
The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County, Florida because of the existing and continuing possibility
of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and man-made conditions which are or
are likely to be beyond the control, personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department
or the Miami-Dade County Police Department believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual
Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statues. The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow for the
sharing of law enforcement resources and the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law
enforcement situations. These Agreements will take etfect when it is signed and will expire on January 1,
2020.
Financial lnformation :
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Financial lmpact Summary:
Department Direcfor Assistant City Manager ci t Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
MIAMIBEACH
FROM:
DATE:
SUBIECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR CITY GOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL
ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI.DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMEN DATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and Miami Dade County, Florida because of the existing and
continuing possibility of the occurrence of law enforcement problems and other natural and
man-made conditions which are or are likely to be beyond the control, personnel, equipment
or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department or the Miami Dade Police Department
believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a MutualAid Agreement as authorized by
Chapter 23, Florida Statues.
The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow for the sharing of law enforcement resources and the
rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement situations.
This Agreement will take effect when it is signed and will expire on January 1,2020.
CONCLUSlON
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and authorize
the signing of the Mutual Aid Agreement that will allow for the sharing of law enforcement
resources.
TO Mayor Philip Levine and Members of
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
June 10,2015
City Com
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY GOMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXEGUTE A VOLUNTARY
COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI.DADE GOUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND MIAMI.DADE GOUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and Miami-Dade County, Florida to ensure the public safety of their citizens by providing
adequate levels of police service to address any foreseeable routine or emergency situation;
and
WHEREAS, the existence of, and continuing possibility that there may be the
occurrence of law enforcement problems, and other natural and man-made conditions which
are, or are likely to be, beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the
City of Miami Beach Police Department and Miami-Dade County Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that these law enforcement agencies will have
adequate resources to address any and all of these conditions, to protect the public peace and
safety, and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the City of Miami Beach and
Miami-Dade County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County, Florida have the authority
under Chapter 23 of the Florida Statutes, known as the "Florida Mutual Aid Act," to enter into the
attached Voluntary Cooperation and OperationalAssistance MutualAid Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CIry
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby authorize the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute a Voluntary Cooperation and Operational Assistance
Mutual Aid Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law
enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach and
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of June, 2015.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & TANGUAGE
AFOR EXIPUTION
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Mayor Philip Levine
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