2007-26677 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26677
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
FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT PLANNING OPERATIONS AND
MUTUAL AID BENEFITS BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE CITY OF MIAMI.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the respective governments of the City of
Miami Beach and the City of Miami, Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami 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
Miami for the purpose of coordinating law enforcement plannin perat' ns and mutual
aid benefits between the City of Miami Beach and the City of Mj~rr~ii. ~ ,
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of
TTEST:
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ITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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David Dermer
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
.~ FOR EXECUTION
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida authorizing the Mayor,
or his designee, and the City Clerk to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Miami, Florida, for
the purpose of coordinating law enforcement planning, operations, and mutual aid benefit between the City
of Miami Beach and the City of Miami.
Condensed Title:
Intended Vutcome 5u
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked number one by residents
s one of the factors tht will make Miami Beach a better place; safety across the City was one of the
ost important areas affecting the quality of life; and 78% of Miami Beach residents rated the quality of
ervlcesprovided by_Miami Beach Police Department as excellent or~ood.
Shall the City of Miami Beach execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Miami that will allow for the
sharing of law enforcement resources and the rendering of assistance both during routine and intensive
law enforcement situations?
Issue:
item summary~Kecommenaation:
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 Miami, 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 of the Miami Beach
Police Department or the City of Miami believe that it is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid
Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23, Florida Statutes.
Board Recommendation:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Financial Information:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Michael n, Miami Beach Police Department
Sign-Offs:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.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
MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MUTUAL AID BENEFIT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE CITY OF MIAMI.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami, 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 Miami Police Department believe that it
is beneficial for each to participate in a Mutual Aid Agreement as authorized by Chapter 23,
Florida Statu'~s.
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 enforcement
resour~es.~
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