2000-24017 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD CUTTERS VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl,
HUDSON AND VISITING COAST GUARD CUTTERS AND THE MIAMI
BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING FIREFIGHTING AND
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ABOARD THE AFOREMENTIONED
CUTTERS.
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard cutters VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and visiting
Coast Guard cutters are stationed at Coast Guard base Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Coast Guard base Miami is located within the geographical limits of the
City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, fires and emergencies occurring at Coast Guard Base Miami or aboard the
cutters stationed there may require the assistance of the Miami Beach Fire Department to protect
lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City of Miami
Beach authorize the filing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Coast
Guard cutters VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF,
FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON and visiting Coast Guard cutters and the Miami Beach Fire
Department regarding firefighting and emergency operations aboard the aforementioned cutters.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th DAY OF July
, 2000.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and DATE: July 26, 2000
Members of tbe City Com~to~
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A RESO UTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD CUTTERS VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA,
CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON AND OTHER
VISITING COAST GUARD CUTTERS AND THE MIAMI BEACH FIRE
DEPARTMENT REGARDING FIRE FIGHTING AND EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS ABOARD THE AFOREMENTIONED CUTTERS.
FROM:
SUBJECT:
A DMINISTR A TIVR RRCOMMENDA TION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The United States Coast Guard Cutters VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER,
BARANOF, F ARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON and other visiting United States Coast Guard Cutters
are based at Coast Guard base Miami. Coast Guard Miami is located on Federal Government
property that lies within the geographic boundaries of the City of Miami Beach at 100 McArthur
Causeway, Miami Beach, Florida. The aforementioned cutters may require the assistance of the
Miami Beach Fire Department for firefighting and other emergencies aboard these vessels.
The Mernorandurn of Understanding defines the roles and responsibilities of both agencies during
emergency operations conducted on federal government property.
The City Commission should adopt this Resolution.
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U.S. Departmen~1II
of Transportation
United States
Coast Guard
Commanding Officer
USCGC Valiant (WMEG-621)
100 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Beach. FL 33139
Staff Symbol:
Phone: (305)535-4373
FAX: (305)535-4443
1500
July 7, 2000
Mr. Lawrence A. Levy
City Manager, City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Mr. Levy,
Please find the enclosed Memorandum of Agreement for your signature. Please make any
necessary copies and return an original to VALIANT in the enclosed envelope.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated. I look forward to this mutually beneficial relationship.
Sincerely,
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D. E. WARE
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Commanding Officer
Encl: (I) Memorandum of Agreement
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTIERS VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA,
CHANDELUER, BARANOF, F ARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST
GUARD CUTIERS
AND
MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
I. This memorandum of agreement (MOA) outlines the agreement between the U.S. Coast
Guard Cutters (USCGC) VALIANT, MANITOU, MAT AGORDA, CHANDELUER,
BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST GUARD
CUTIERS and the MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT (MBFD) with regards to
firefighting and emergency operations aboard the aforementioned cutters.
2. The authority for U.S. Coast Guard Cutters (USCGC) VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and
VISITING COAST GUARD CUTIERS to enter into this MOA is found in COMDTINST
M5100.47, the Safety and Environmental Health Manual. CDR DANA WARE,
Commanding Officer ofUSCGC VALIANT, signs for the U.S. Coast Guard as Senior
Officer Present Afloat.
3. Any dispatch ofMBFD equipment and personnel pursuant to this agreement is subject to
the following conditions:
a. All requests for fire or emergency medical equipment and personnel shall be made by
telephone via the 911 operator.
b. Any request for aid under this agreement will include a description of the type of nature
of the fire or emergency to which the response is requested and specify the location
aboard the ship. However, the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to
be furnished will be determined by the MBFD.
4. The MBFD fully recognizes and understands that the USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and
VISITING COAST GUARD GUTIERS are federal property and the Commanding
Officers (CO) have ultimate authority for what takes place onboard. The MBFD will not
come aboard any vessel against the wishes of the CO or the CO's designated
representative, the Officer of the Day (OOD).
5. Upon arriving to the cutter requesting assistance, the first arriving fire officer shall be
briefed by the CO, OOD, or Junior Officer of the Day (JOOD). This briefing will include
the location and status of emergency, Coast Guard ability to assist, and special
circumstances that could hamper firefighting or endanger the lives of the firefighters.
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6. If assistance is requested, the MBFD Officer in Charge and vessel's CO or OOD will
decide if it is necessary to commit the MBFD manpower and equipment. In the event the
MBFD is used, the MBFD will be in charge of all firefighting equipment and personnel.
Coast Guard personnel will assist the MBFD when requested via the CO or OOD. In the
event of response by other Coast Guard units, the MBFD will remain in charge of all
firefighting onboard the unit with guidance provided by the CO or OOD. MBFD will not
incur any liabilities for damages to cutters if services are refused or personnel are
withdrawn.
7. USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF,
FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST GUARD CUTTER personnel
will work in a spirit of cooperation with the members of the MBFD in any evolution that
requires joint efforts. However, should a disagreement regarding firefighting operations
that occur that cannot be resolved to both parties satisfaction, the MBFD is within it rights
to withdraw its personnel and equipment. In addition, if the CO or OOD feels as though
the MBFD tactics and assistance are jeopardizing the integrity of the cutler or lives of
Coast Guard personnel, the services of the MBFD may be refused. MBFD will not incur
any liabilities for damages to the cutter if services are refused or personnel are withdrawn.
8. All equipment used by the MBFD in carrying out this agreement will, at the time of action
hereunder, be owned by, under the control of, or be employed in accordance with existing
Mutual Aid Agreements, and all personnel acting for the MBFD under this agreement will,
at the time of such action, be an employee or a volunteer member of the MBFD or acting in
accordance with existing Mutual Aid Agreements.
9. Reimbursement to the MBFD for the cost of firefighting on the cutters is governed by
Section 2210, Title 15, United States Code and the implementing regulations set forth at
Part 151, Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations. Any such claim for reimbursement for
firefighting cost may also include cost associated with emergency medical services to the
extent normally rendered by a fire service in connection with a fire.
10. USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF,
FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and MBFD personnel will conduct joint training and
drills as often as deemed necessary by both parties, which in the very least, will consist of
familiarization tours for MBFD personnel.
11. The points of contact for this MOA are:
CDR DANA WARE, USCG
Senior Officer Present Afloat
Commanding Officer,
USCGC VALIANT
C/O CG Base
100 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Beach, FL 33139-5199
(305) 535-4373 (phone)
(305) 535-4443 (fax)
for the U.S. Coast Guard, and
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LAWRENCE A. LEVY
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convntion Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 673-7010 (phone)
(305) 673-7782 (fax)
for the MBFD.
12. There are no reporting requirements for this agreement.
13. This agreement shall become effective upon the date of the last party to sign and shall
remain in effect until cancelled upon 30 days written notice by either party involved. This
agreement shall be reviewed on an annual basis, and may be modified by any writing
signed by the original signatories or their successors.
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City Manager
City of Miami Beach
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Command[er]ing Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter VALIANT
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BETWEEN
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTTERS VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA,
CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST
GUARD CUTTERS
AND
MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. This memorandum of agreement (MOA) outlines the agreement between the U.S. Coast
Guard Cutters (USCGC) VALIANT, MANITOU, MAT AGORDA, CHANDELUER,
BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST GUARD
CUTTERS and the MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT (MBFD) with regards to
firefighting and emergency operations aboard the aforementioned cutters.
2. The authority for U.S. Coast Guard Cutters (USCGC) VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and
VISITING COAST GUARD CUTTERS to enter into this MOA is found in COMDTINST
M5100.47, the Safety and Environmental Health Manual. CDR DANA WARE,
Commanding Officer ofUSCGC VALIANT, signs for the U.S. Coast Guard as Senior
Officer Present Afloat.
3. Any dispatch ofMBFD equipment and personnel pursuant to this agreement is subject to
the following conditions:
a. All requests for fire or emergency medical equipment and personnel shall be made by
telephone via the 911 operator.
b. Any request for aid under this agreement will include a description of the type of nature
of the fire or emergency to which the response is requested and specify the location
aboard the ship. However, the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to
be furnished will be determined by the MBFD.
4. The MBFD fully recognizes and understands that the USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU,
MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF, FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and
VISITING COAST GUARD GUTTERS are federal property and the Commanding
Officers (CO) have ultimate authority for what takes place onboard. The MBFD will not
come aboard any vessel against the wishes of the CO or the CO's designated
representative, the Officer of the Day (OOD).
5. Upon arriving to the cutter requesting assistance, the first arriving fire officer shall be
briefed by the CO, OOD, or Junior Officer of the Day (100D). This briefing will include
the location and status of emergency, Coast Guard ability to assist, and special
circumstances that could hamper firefighting or endanger the lives of the firefighters.
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6. If assistance is requested, the MBFD Officer in Charge and vessel's co or OOD will
decide if it is necessary to commit the MBFD manpower and equipment. In the event the
MBFD is used, the MBFD will be in charge of all firefighting equipment and personnel.
Coast Guard personnel will assist the MBFD when requested via the CO or OOD. In the
event of response by other Coast Guard units, the MBFD will remain in charge of all
firefighting onboard the unit with guidance provided by the CO or OOD. MBFD will not
incur any liabilities for damages to cutters if services are refused or personnel are
withdrawn.
7. USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF,
FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and VISITING COAST GUARD CUTIERpersonnel
will work in a spirit of cooperation with the members of the MBFD in any evolution that
requires joint efforts. However, should a disagreement regarding firefighting operations
that occur that cannot be resolved to both parties satisfaction, the MBFD is within it rights
to withdraw its personnel and equipment. In addition, if the CO or OOD feels as though
the MBFD tactics and assistance are jeopardizing the integrity of the cutter or lives of
Coast Guard personnel, the services of the MBFD may be refused. MBFD will not incur
any liabilities for damages to the cutter if services are refused or personnel are withdrawn.
8. All equipment used by the MBFD in carrying out this agreement will, at the time of action
hereunder, be owned by, under the control of, or be employed in accordance with existing
Mutual Aid Agreements, and all personnel acting for the MBFD under this agreement will,
at the time of such action, be an employee or a volunteer member of the MBFD or acting in
accordance with existing Mutual Aid Agreements.
9. Reimbursement to the MBFD for the cost of firefighting on the cutters is governed by
Section 2210, Title 15, United States Code and the implementing regulations set forth at
Part 151, Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations. Any such claim for reimbursement for
firefighting cost may also include cost associated with emergency medical services to the
extent normally rendered by a fire service in connection with a fire.
10. USCGC VALIANT, MANITOU, MATAGORDA, CHANDELUER, BARANOF,
FARALLON, MAUl, HUDSON, and MBFD personnel will conduct joint training and
drills as often as deemed necessary by both parties, which in the very least, will consist of
familiarization tours for MBFD personnel.
11. The points of contact for this MOA are:
CDR DANA WARE, USCG
Senior Officer Present Afloat
Commanding Officer,
USCGC VALIANT
C/O CG Base
100 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Beach, FL 33139-5199
(305) 535-4373 (phone)
(305) 535-4443 (fax)
for the U.S. Coast Guard, and
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LAWRENCE A. LEVY
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convntion Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 673-70 10 (phone)
(305) 673-7782 (fax)
for the MBFD.
12. There are no reporting requirements for this agreement.
13. This agreement shall become effective upon the date of the last party to sign and shall
remain in effect until cancelled upon 30 days written notice by either party involved. This
agreement shall be reviewed on an annual basis, and may be modified by any writing
signed by the original signatories or their successors.
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DANA E. WARE
Command[er]ing Officer
US Coast Guard Cutter VALIANT
Senior Officer Present Afloat
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L WRENCE A. LEVY
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
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