HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-25945 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25945
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES
OF OPA LOCKA. MIAMI SPRINGS, AND THE VILLAGE OF
BISCAYNE PARK, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING,
OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of Miami
Beach and the City of Opa-Locka, the City of Miami Springs and the Village of Biscayne Park,
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, 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 of services, personnel, equipment, or facilities of the City of Miami Beach
Police Department or the other cities mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the preparation of these law enforcement agencies will be
adequate 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 the above
mentioned cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, the City of Opa-Locka, the City of Miami
Springs and the Village of Biscayne Park have the authority under Chapter 23, Florida Statutes,
"Florida Mutual Aid Act," to enter into the attached Mutual Aid Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor, or his
designee, and City Clerk are authorized to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of
Opa-Locka, the Village of Biscayne Park, the City of Miami Springs and the Village of Biscayne
Park, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual
aid benefits.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
CITY CLERK_ ~
Robert Parcher
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6th day of Jul~
,2005.
MAYOR
David Dermer
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
'& FOR EXECUTION:
Condensed Title:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
IA resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement
with the Cities of Opa Locka, Miami Springs, and the Village of Biscayne Park, Florida, for the purpose of
coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission execute the Mutual Aid Agreements?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends the adoption of this resolution that will allow for the sharing of law
enforcement resources and the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive law enforcement
situations. The City of Miami Beach and the Cities of Opa Locka, Miami Springs, and the Village of
Biscayne Park, 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 of
personnel, equipment or facilities of the Miami Beach Police Department or the Cities of Opa Locka and
Miami Springs believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized
by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financial Information:
Funds:
Finance Dept.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
N/A
Sign-Offs:
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: July 6, 2005
From:
Subject:
Jorge M. Gonzalez /~
City Manager
A RESOLUTIOI~'OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS
DESIGNEE, AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF OPA LOCKA, MIAMI SPRINGS, AND
THE VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND
MUTUAL AID BENEFIT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the Cities of Opa Locka, Miami Springs, and the Village of
Biscayne Park, 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 Cities of Opa Locka and Miami Springs Police Department believe that it
is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23,
Florida Statutes.
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 1,2010.
CONCLUSION
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.
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