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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26260
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A LOCAL
OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED
STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERTIME
EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL CONDUCTING OFFICIAL
TREASURY /HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS.
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Police Department personnel have worked with the United States
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Task Force in joint Treasury/Homeland Security
Investigations; and
WHEREAS, these investigations and or operations have included Marine Patrol Unit
personnel boarding vessels suspected of criminal activity; assisting with security at the Port of
Miami for cruise ships; investigative and patrol personnel searching for persons identified as a
threat to the United States; in addition to participating in illicit narcotics interdiction; and
WHEREAS, while participating in these investigations, Miami Beach Police Department
personnel have incurred significant overtime costs; and
WHEREAS, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau Task Force has
funds available to reimburse overtime expenses incurred for Local and State Law Enforcement
Agency personnel who participate in Treasury/Homeland Security Investigations; and
WHEREAS, the attached Reimbursement Agreement is established under the provisions of 31
U.S.C. 9703, the Treasury Forfeiture Fund Act of 1992, and is effective on the date it is signed by
the Chief of Police as the City's representative and the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Bureau.
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 hereby approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the attached Local
Overtime Reimbursement Agreement with the United States Immi ation and Customs
Enforcement Bureau for the purpose of reimbursement for overtime ex nses incurred by the
Miami Beach Police personnel conducting official treasurylhomeland sec ity i esti ations.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
12th
day of July, 2006
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving
and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a local overtime reimbursement agreement with
the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau for the purpose of
reimbursement for overtime expenses incurred by the Miami Beach Police Department personnel
conducting official treasury/homeland security investigations.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase resident ratings of Public Safety Services.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve the agreement with the United States Immigration and
Customs Enforcement Bureau Task Force?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau Task Force has funds
available to reimburse overtime expenses incurred for Local and State Law Enforcement
Agency personnel who participate in Treasury/Homeland Security Investigations. The Task
Force has developed an Overtime Reimbursement Agreement to offset costs incurred by
Local and State Agencies who participate in these joint operations. Due to the City of Miami
Beach's close proximity to the Port of Miami, immigration and illicit narcotics challenges to
South Florida in general, there is a need to work closely with the Task Force in mutual law
enforcement operations. In conducting these investigations, Miami Beach Police Department
personnel will incur overtime costs. The Reimbursement Agreement is established under the
provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9703, the Treasury Forfeiture Fund Act of 1972, and is effective on the
date it is signed by both parties to the Agreement and terminates on the last day of the Fiscal
Year. In addition, there is no match or cost to the City.
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
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Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~ ~
July 12, 2006 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A LOCAL OVERTIME
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES
INCURRED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
CONDUCTING OFFICIAL TREASURY/HOMELAND SECURITY
INVESTIGATIONS.
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau Task Force has funds
available to reimburse overtime expenses incurred for Local and State Law Enforcement
Agency personnel who participate in Treasury/Homeland Security Investigations. The Task
Force has developed an overtime reimbursement Agreement to offset costs incurred by
Local and State Agencies who participate in these joint operations. Due to the City of Miami
Beach's proximity to the Port of Miami, immigration and illicit narcotics challenges to South
Florida in general, there is a need to work closely with the Task Force in mutual law
enforcement and homeland security operations. In conducting these investigations, Miami
Beach Police Department personnel will incur overtime costs. The Reimbursement
Agreement is established under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9703, the Treasury Forfeiture
Fund Act of 1992 and is effective on the date it is signed by both parties to this Agreement
and terminates on the last day of the current Fiscal Year. There is no cash match or costs to
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