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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-25948 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2005-25948 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 6, 2005, APPROVING THE PROPOSED USES OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRADITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND APPROVED TECHNOLOGY; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDS, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION. WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program will allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system; and WHEREAS, the JAG Program replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs with a single funding mechanism that will simplify the administration process for grantees; and WHEREAS, the procedure for allocating JAG Program funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share; and WHEREAS, traditionally, under the Byrne Formula and LLEBG Programs, funds were distributed 60/40 between state and local recipients, and this distribution will continue under the JAG Program; and WHEREAS, funding has already been allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice and, as such, retroactive approval by the City Commission to apply is required; and WHEREAS, the purposes of the Justice Assistance Grant Program funds are as follows: law enforcement programs; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community corrections programs; drug treatment programs; and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and WHEREAS, the City was awarded grant funds from the United States Department of Justice under the "Local Law Enforcement Block Grant" Program for Program Year 2005, in the amount of $122,679, and funds are proposed to be allocated as follows: Traditional Law Enforcement Equipment - $82,679 · Mobile surveillance platform · Carbine racks for patrol vehicles · Push bumpers for traffic vehicles · Night vision equipment · Personal protection equipment for safeguarding against bio/chemical situations (including protective clothing, air filtration masks, · Less-than-lethal weapons Technology- $40,000 · Continued automation of processes within the Police Department (computerization of various logs, etc.) · Infrastructure associated with approved hardware and software acquisitions; and WHEREAS, under the JAG Program, the City is seeking funds to enhance the Police Department's mission, and one of the requirements of the grant is that a public hearing be held for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the public to discuss and/or comment upon the proposed uses of the funds; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on July 6, 2005. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission, following a duly noticed public hearing, hereby approve the proposed uses of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for the purchase of traditional law enforcement equipment and approved technology; further granting retroactive approval for the City Manager, or his designee, to submit a grant application for said grant; further appropriating the grant funds, if approved and accepted by the City, and authorizing the Mayor, City M execute all necessary documents related to this applic,~ / PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 6~:h day of /.~ ATTEST: CITY CLERK Robert Parcher JMG\KGB\JH\pc T:~AGENDA~2005~Jul0605\Regular\grantsjagresopc.doc Jnager, and City Clerk to r~, 2005. David Dermer APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMVllSSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution holding a Public Hearing to approve the proposed uses of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, and appropriating the grant funds. Issue: The Mayor and City Commission are being asked to hold a public hearing to approve the proposed uses of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds. Under this program, the City is seeking funds to enhance the Police Department's mission. The grant funds will be used to fund traditional law enforcement equipment ($82,679) and technology needs ($40,000). One of the requirements of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is that a Public Hearing be held for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the public to discuss and/or comment upon the proposed uses of the funds. The Administration scheduled the public hearing at the June 8, 2005 City Commission meeting. Item Summary/Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution to hold a public hearing and approve the proposed uses of the Edward Byrne I Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. I Advisory Board Recommendation: Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: '1 $122,679 - Grant Match N/A- Match not required 2 ~ 3 I 4 Finance Dept. Total City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, OBPI Sign-Offs: I~a~ment Director I Assistant City Manager T~-~GEN DA~005~J u n0805\ConSent~grantsjagsum.doc City Manager D^ E CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Date: July 6, 2005 From: Subject: JorgeM. Gonzalez ~ . ~ City Manager ,,/~' ~ PUBUC HEARING A RESOLUTION'OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED USES OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRADITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND APPROVED TECHNOLOGY; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANT FUNDS, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION; ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program will allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. JAG replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs with a single funding mechanism that will simplify the administration process for grantees. The.procedure for allocating JAG Program funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share. Traditionally, under the Byrne Formula and LLEBG Programs, funds were distributed 60/40 between state and local recipients. This distribution will continue under the JAG Program. The purposes of the Justice Assistance Grant Program funds are as follows: Law enforcement programs; Prosecution and court programs; Prevention and education programs; Corrections and community corrections programs; Drug treatment programs; Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. The City of Miami Beach was awarded grant funds from the United States Department of Justice under the "Local Law Enforcement Block Grant" Program for program year 2005. The total estimated funds for this project are $122,679. Funds are proposed to be allocated as follows: Traditional Law Enforcement Equipment - $82,679 · Mobile surveillance platform · · · · Carbine racks for patrol vehicles Push bumpers for traffic vehicles Night vision equipment Personal protection equipment for safeguarding against bio/chemical situations (including protective clothing & air filtration masks) Less than-lethal weapons Technoloqy - $40,000 · Continued automation of processes within the Police Department (computerization of various logs, etc.) · Infrastructure associated with approved hardware and software acquisitions CONCLUSION Under this program, the City is seeking funds to enhance the Police Department's mission. One of the requirements of the grant is that a Public Hearing be held for the purpose of providing an opportunity for members of the public to discuss and/or comment upon the proposed uses of the funds. The Public Hearing was scheduled at the June 8, 2005 City Commission meeting. JMGIKGBIJHIpc T:~GEN DA~005~Jun0805\Consent\grantsjagmemo.doc CITY OF MIAMI BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that public hearings will be held by the Mayor and City Comrr,~ission of the City of Miami Beach. Florida, in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall. 1700' Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, July 6, 2005. to consid¢:-,r ~.~following: 10:15 A.M. A Resolution Setting A Public Hearing On The Proposed Uses Of The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds; Further Granting Retroactive Approval For The City Manager Or His Designee To Submit A Grant Application For Said Grant; Further Appropriating The Grant Funds If Approved And Accepted By The City; And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessa.w Documents Related To This Application. Inquiries may be directed to the City Manager's Office at (305) 673-7010. 10:20 A.M. An Ordinance Amending The Use Of Public Property Regulations Of The Code Of The Citv Of Miami Beach, By Amending Chapter 82, "Public Property," Article IV, "Uses In Public Rights Of Way," Division 2 "Temporary Obstructions" Section 82-151 (C) (4), To Apply An Alternator6 Permit Fee Based On Market Value Of Adjacent Properties Instead Of The Specified Fee From Appendix "A," If Public Works Department Determines That The Temporary Use, Closure Or Occupation Of The Right-Of-Way Will Disrupt, Hinder Or mpede Public Access Or Use Of The Right-Of-Way. Inquiries may be directed to the Public Works Department at (305) 673-7080. INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in writing addressed to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 . Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach. Florida 33139. Copies of these ordinances are available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's Office, 1,700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting may be continued and under such circumstances additional legal notice would not be provided. Robert E. Parcher, City Clerk City of Miami Beach Pur~ant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that: if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing, such person must ensure that a vsrbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. 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