97-22587 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.97-22587
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE METRO DADE
POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSIGNING ONE POLICE OFFICER TO THE DADE
COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE AND TO RECEIVE UP
TO $50,000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE POLICE OFFICER'S SALARY AND
FRINGE BENEFITS, EXCLUDING OVERTIME, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
DADE COUNTY MUTLI AGENCY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE AND
AUTHORIZING THE BUDGETING AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS RECEIVED.
WHEREAS, the Metro-Dade Police Department has received grant funds from the
Florida Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority which will assist in funding the Dade
County Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force which is comprised of law enforcement
officers from various jurisdictions throughout Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department desires to participate in
the Dade County Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force, and;
WHEREAS, such participation will comprise the assignment of one City of Miami
Beach Police Officer for a period of one year, commencing on October 1, 1997 and ending
on September 30, 1998, and;
WHEREAS, in exchange for the assignment of the one police officer, the
Metro-Dade Police Department, with the use of grant funds, will reimburse the City up to
$50,000 for the police officer's salary and fringe benefits, excluding overtime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department and the Metro-Dade
Police Department have agreed to this participation and reimbursement within the attached
Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Miami Beach Police Department, through the Office
of the Chief of Police, is authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Metro-Dade Police Department for reimbursement of up to $50,000
for the salary and fringe benefits, excluding overtime, for one police officer to be assigned
to the Dade County Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force.
Section 2. That the City of Miami Beach Police Department certifies that it will
accept the terms and conditions set forth in the attached Memorandum of Understanding.
Section 3. That the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach is herein
authorized to execute the attached memorandum of Understanding and the City of Miami
Beach Finance Department is authorized to budget and to expend funds pursuant to the
terms therein.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19thday of November, 1997.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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DADE COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PREAMBLE
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being executed between the Miami Beach
Police Department and the Metro-Dade Police Department (MDPD). Nothing in this MOU
should be construed as limiting or impeding the basic spirit of cooperation which exists
between the agencies involved.
PURPOSE
This MOU establishes and delineates the mission of the DADE COUNTY MULTI-AGENCY
AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (DCMAATTF) as a joint cooperative effort. Additionally, this
MOU will guide relationships between the participating agencies for policy, guidance and
planning, in order to maximize inter-agency cooperation and create a cohesive unit.
MISSION
The mission of the D'eMAA TTF will be to impact organized criminal activity in all aspects
of motor vehicle theft targeted by federal, state and local agencies to include VIN
switching, chop shops, insurance fraud, interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles,
and the theft and exportation of motor vehicles. The Task Force will enhance the
effectiveness of federal, state, and local law enforcement throughout a coordinated effort
utilizing the most effective investigative and prosecutorial means to convict and incarcerate
major offenders and dismantle the criminal organizations engaged in motor vehicle theft.
COMPOSITION
The DCMAATTF will consist of a combined enforcement effort of the Miami Beach Police
Department and the Metro-Dade Police Department. All participants acknowledge that the
DCMAA TTF is a joint operation with all agencies acting as equal partners in the operation
of the Task Force. The policy, program involvement, and direction shall be the joint
responsibility of the respective Chiefs, Directors, and Special Agents in Charge
participating in the DCMAATTF.
POLICY AND DIRECTION
The policy and direction of the DCMAATTF will be the collective responsibility of the heads
of the participating agencies.
SUPERVISION
The Task Force coordinator will be the Metro-Dade Police Lieutenant responsible for the
Economic Crimes Bureau's Auto Theft Section. Supervision of the personnel assigned to
the DCMAATTF will be the mutual responsibility of the participating agencies; however,
operational day-to-day supervision of the investigative process and direction shall rest with
the Task Force coordinator representing the Metro-Dade Police Department.
Responsibility for the conduct of the DCMAATTF members remains with the respective
agencies.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Operational problems will be mutually addressed and resolved by the assigned superiors
or coordinators. If problems arise, which cannot be resolved to the mutual satisfaction of
the investigative personnel assigned to the DCMAA TTF, the grievance should be
presented to the designated agency next level of supervision. However, it is agreed that
the resolution of operational problems will be addressed and resolved at the lowest level
possible in the best interest of the DCMAATTF.
OPERATIONAL PERSONNEL
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The Miami Beach Police Department agrees to assign a minimum of one full time
investigator to the DCMAATTF. The DCMAATTF agrees to provide a computerized
workstation, telephone, fax, and investigative database access. The DCMAA TTF will
reimburse the Miami Beach Police Department for the base salary and fringe benefits, up
to a maximum of $50,000 per grant year, from funds received from the Florida Motor
Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority (FMVTPA) Grant. The reimbursement of base salary
and fringe benefits are totally dependanfupon funding from the FMVTPA and no other
source. Additionally, each participating agency will receive an equitable share of all
assets successfully forfeited by the DCMAA TTF during the life of this MOU.
As the DCMAATTF targets particular crime problems within the area of a participating
agency's territory, further part-time assistance from that agency may be required and! or
requested.
All DCMAA TTF agencies' command level personnel agree to minimize any assignments
to participating personnel which divert their attention from the DCMAA TTF objectives.
However, participating personnel may be temporarily assigned to non-Task Force duties
when, for urgency circumstances, it is deemed necessary by command personnel of their
respective departments.
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LOCATION
A centrally located office space has been designed at the MDPD Headquarters Building
to house the entire Task Force. This arrangement will stand until it is deemed necessary
that another location will be better suited for the Task Force needs.
MEDIA
All press releases pertaining to DCMAATTF investigations, apprehensions, and
prosecutions will be coordinated and made jointly by all participants of this MOU. No
unilateral press releases will be made by any participant without the prior approval of the
other participants. In all situations, investigative reports, news coverage and so forth, will
be attributed to the DCMAA TTF as an entity not to an individual task force participating
agency.
DEPUTATION
For the purpose of the United States Customs Service outbound search authority, state
and local law enforcement personnel assigned to the DCMAAITF will be cross designated
as Customs Officers under the auspices of the Blue Lightning Operations program,
provided that the Blue Lightning Steering Committee accepts the participation of the
officer's department.' Cross designation will remain in effect until revoked by the Customs
Service, the termination of the DCMAA TTF or upon the officer's departure from the
DCMAATTF.
For purposes of the United States Code Title 18 Authority, designated state and loca/law
enforcement personnel assigned to the DCMAATTF will be sworn as Deputized Federal
Officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigation securing the required deputation
authorization. Officers deputation will remain in effect with yearly renewal; or until the
termination of the DCMAATTF or the officer departs from the Task Force whichever
proceeds the other.
PROSECUTION
Criminal cases which present only violations of Florida State law shall be presented to the
State Attorney's Office.
Criminal cases which present only violations of Federal law will be presented to the United
States Attorney's Office.
Cases which present violations of both federal and state law shall be presented to an
Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant State Attorney to determine the appropriate
forum in which to prosecute the case.
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LIABILITY
The liability of each state and local law enforcement agency participating in the
DCMAA TTF shall be governed by Sec. 768.28, Florida State Statutes. The liability of
participating federal law enforcement agencies shall be governed by the Federal Tort
Clams Act.
FORFEITURE ASSET SHARING
All reports and documentation concerning property and vehicles which are seized for
forfeiture by each participating agency under the alliance or authority derived from this
MOU shall be reviewed by the Task Force Coordinator prior to any forfeiture action being
filed. All property and vehicles which are seized for forfeiture by representatives of the
Miami Beach Police Department, who are participating in the DCMAATTF, shall be turned
over to the Task Force Coordinator for disposition. All property and vehicles seized by the
DCMAA TTF and subsequently awarded by the court in a forfeiture action will be distributed
in a fair and equitable manner by all participating agencies.
SIGNATURES
The undersigned representatives have the authority to execute this agreement on behalf
of their respective agencies/department and in signing this agreement, represent a
concurrence within support of the DCMAA TTF as set forth in this agreement and for
purposes as stated herein.
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Rich rd Barreto, Chie
Miami Beach Police Department
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STATE OF FLORIDA
Ol"1"ICE 01" ATTORNr:y GENERAL
ROBERT A.BuTTERWORTH
August 22, 1997
Lieutenant Greg Terp
Dade County Multi-Agency
Auto Theft Task Force
9015 Northwest 25th Street
Room 3028
Miami, Florida 33172
Dear Lieutenant Terp:
It is my pleasure to inform you that, on August 21, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Florida
Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority approved the continuation of your agency's grant in
the amount of$209,804. Staffwil~ contact you shortly regarding implementation of the 1997-98
grant agreement.
Congratulations on your selection as a grant recipient. Be assured of my support of this project
as we work together to reduce motor vehicle thefts in Florida. If you have any questions
concerning your grant award, please call Christine Sullivan-Lutz at (850) 414-3300.
Sincerely,
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Robert A. Butterworth
Attorney General
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 73 ~- q1-
TO:
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: November 19,1997
FROM: Jose Garcia-Pedrosa
City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF T MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FL IDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
METRO-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSIGNING ONE POLICE
OFFICER TO T.HE DADE COUNTY MUL TI- AGENCY AUTO THEFT TASK
FORCE AND RECEIVING UP TO $50,000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE
POLICE OFFICER'S SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFiTS EXCLUDING
OVERTIME FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DADE COUNTY MULTI-
AGENCY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Metro-Dade Police Department has received grant funds from the Florida Motor
Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority for the continuation of the Dade County Multi-Agency
Auto Theft Task Force. This Task Force was created to combat auto thefts. Auto theft is
a crime that historically causes jurisdictional concerns for investigating law enforcement
agencies.
As the name implies, this is a multi agency law enforcement effort. The Metro-Dade Police
. Department administers the grant and provides funds for the reimbursement of salary and
fringe benefits, excluding overtime, up to $50,000 per year, for municipal police officers
assigned to theTask Force.
The Chief of Police and the Metro-Dade Police Department have agreed, in the form of a
Memorandum of Understanding, to assign one City of Miami Beach police officer to the
Dade County Multi Agency Auto Theft Task Force for a one year period, commencing on
October 1, 1997 and ending on September 30, 1998. In exchange for this assignment, they
will reimburse the City of Miami Beach up to $50,000 for the police officers salary and
benefits, excluding overtime. This is the second year of fundingo
AGENDA ITEM C- '1 D
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ANAL YSIS
Auto theft is a crime that by its nature, lends itself to jurisdictional problems for law
enforcement agencies functioning in geographic areas with multi-jurisdictional
responsibilities. In Dade County, where there are 31 separate cities and/or villages, the
investigation of auto theft, and recovery and identification of stolen vehicles is a logistical
problem. To deal with this obstacle, the Metro-Dade Police Department and several
municipal law enforcement agencies have joined together to form a Multi Agency Task
Forceo The Task Force has proven to be very effective not only in its ability to cross
jurisdictional boundaries, but has enabled. participating agencies to increase their
information sharing capabilities:considerably. The assigned officer's salary and benefits
are being funded from a grant from the Florida Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority
administered by the Metro-Dade Police Department.
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This is the second year the Police Department has participated in this programo The City
benefits greatly by this participation. The Police Department can enhance its efforts to
combat auto crimes by increasing its personnel and equipment resources.
CONCLUSION
The assignment of one police officer to the Dade County Multi-Agency Task Force will
benefit the city in combating auto theft and provide other investigative resources otherwise
unavailable.
JJ,/RBIMWD/SDRlMMS
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