2007-26676 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26676
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY
OF HOMESTEAD.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and the City of Homestead 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, there is an 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 City of Homestead Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ensure that 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 City of Homestead; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead 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 City Manager and
City Clerk are authorized to execute the attached Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of
Homestead, Florida, for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning,
operations, and mutual aid benefits between the City of Miamj/~eacf~ and the City of
Homestead. / f / ~
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of octob
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David Dermer
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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A resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, and the City Clerk to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement
with the City of Homestead, Florida for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations,
and mutual aid benefit between the City of Miami Beach and City of Homestead.
Ke Intended outcome 5u ortea:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked number one by residents as
one of the factors that will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the most
important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78% of the residents rated the quality of services provided
b the Miami Beach Police De artment as excellent or ood.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt the Resolution?
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 City of Homestead, 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, believe that it is
beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
2
3
OBPI .Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Michael Gruen, Miami Beach Police Department
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AGENDA ITEM G ~ K
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, veww.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 17, 2007
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING
LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID
BENEFIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF
HOMESTEAD.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the City of Homestead, 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 City of Homestead
Police Department believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid
Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statues.
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, 2012.
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
enforce ent resources.
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