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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26166
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $250 FROM RANDY GUMENIC, A
MIAMI BEACH. RESIDENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HANDHELD
UNIVERSAL MICROCHIP SCANNER FOR THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED TO REUNITE LOST AND
STOLEN PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS.
WHEREAS, in the course of their patrol duties Miami Beach Police Department
Patrol Division personnel come in contact with lost or stolen cats and dogs;
WHEREAS, Mr. Randy Gumeric a resident of the City of Miami Beach wishes to
donate $250 for the Miami Beach Police Department to purchase a universal microchip
scanner; and
WHEREAS, universal microchip scanners are used to scan a lost or stolen pet
animal with an implanted microchip with contact information to link the animal with the
owner; and
WHEREAS, microchip technology as a means to track pet owners, has been in
existence since the 1990's, and there has been a steady increase in the number of pet
owners who have had their pets implanted with microchips, which has led to the
recovery of thousands of pets; and
WHEREAS, with access to the scanner, by MBPD personnel the reuniting of a pet
animal with an implanted microchip and the owner will be expedited;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the donation of $250
from Randy Gumenic to the MBPD for the purchase of a univ sal icrochip scanner is
hereby accepted.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th
day of
.2006
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
David Dermer
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Donation of Microchip Scanner to the Miami Beach Police Department.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase community satisfaction with City services.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve the Resolution to accept the donation of $250 to purchase a
universal microchip scanner for the Miami Beach Police Department?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Randy Gumenic, a resident of Miami Beach has graciously offered to donate $250 to the Miami
Beach Police Department (MBPD) for the purchase of a universal scanner to scan lost or stolen
animals with embedded microchips. Microchip technology as a means to track pet owners, has been
in existence since the 1990's, and has led to the recovery of thousands of pets. Since this time, there
has been a steady increase in the number of pet owners having the microchip implanted in their pets.
A handheld scanner is utilized to scan the animal for the microchip which is normally implanted under
the skin between the shoulder blades. Each microchip has contact information that will link the
animal to the registered owner when scanned. Often times, lost or stolen cats or dogs come to the
attention Miami Beach police officers in the course of their public safety efforts. With access to the
scanner by MBPD personnel, the reuniting of the animal with an implanted microchip and the owner
will be expedited. The scanner will be kept secured at the Property and Evidence Unit which is
staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Depending on the circumstances, the animal
could be brought to the MBPD headquarters building or arrangements made to bring the scanner to
the location of the animal.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
D 2
3
4
aSPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Michael Gruen, Planning and Research Manager
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
DATE:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \"...,.-~
April 11, 2006 0 D
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $250 FROM RANDY
GUMENIC, A MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
UNIVERSAL MICROCHIP SCANNER TO THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED TO REUNITE LOST AND STOLEN
PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Randy Gumenic a resident of Miami Beach has graciously offered to donate $250 to the
Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) for the purchase of a universal scanner to scan
lost or stolen animals which have embedded microchips. Microchip technology as a means
to track pet owners has been in existence since the 1990's, and has led to the recovery of
thousands of pets. Since this time, there has been a steady increase in the number of pet
owners having the microchips implanted in their pets.
A handheld scanner is utilized to scan the animal for the microchip which is normally
implanted under the skin between the shoulder blades. Each microchip has contact
information that will link the animal to the registered owner when scanned. Often times, lost
or stolen cats or dogs come to the attention of Miami Beach police officers in the course of
their public safety efforts. With access to the scanner, the reuniting of the animal with an
implanted microchip and the owner will be expedited. The scanner will be kept secured at
the Property and Evidence Unit which is staffed 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Depending
on the circumstances, the animal could be brought to the MBPD headquarters building or
arrangements made to bring the scanner to the location of the animal.
DWD/PS/MG
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