2007-26716 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26716
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A
DONATION OF $7,000.00 FROM MR. PHILIP LEVINE, AND
$7,000.00 FROM MR. SCOTT ROBINS, FOR A TOTAL OF
$14,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) DOGS TO BE
UTILIZED BY THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
PATROL DIVISION FOR NARCOTICS DETECTION, SEIZURE,
APPREHENSION, AND ARREST OF SUBJECTS INVOLVED IN
ILLEGAL NARCOTICS ACTIVITY.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase two
(2) passive alert narcotics detection dogs to curb the illegal narcotics activity that is taking place
in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the dogs, utilized in passive alert narcotics detection, are non-aggressive,
intelligent breeds with a strong sense of smell, trained to sit or react in anon-threatening
manner when they smell illegal narcotics, and can be deployed at traffic stops and various
situations where illegal drugs are suspected; and
WHEREAS, these dogs will be purchased from the Miami Beach Police Department's
current proven vendor, U.S. Canine Academy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Philip Levine and Mr. Scott Robins have agreed to donate the sum of
$7,000.00 each, for a total of $14,000.00, to purchase the aforementioned dogs; and
WHEREAS, the use of these passive alert detection dogs by various law enforcement
agencies has proven to be an effective means to impact illegal narcotics use and the criminality
it brings to the community.
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 approve the donation of 7,000.00 from Mr. Philip Levine, and $7,000.00 from Mr.
Scott Robins, for a total of $14,000.00 for the purchase of two (2) dogs to be utilized by the
Miami Beach Police Department Patrol Division for narcotics detection, seizure, apprehension,
and arrest of subjects involved in illegal narcotics activity.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parc her
_ day of December 2007.
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Matti H. Bower
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 accepting a donation
of $7,000.00 from Mr. Philip Levine and $7,000.00 from Mr. Scott Robins, for a total $14,000.00 for the
purchase of two (2) dogs to be utilized by the Miami Beach Police Department Patrol Division for narcotics
detection apprehension and arrest of subjects involved in illegal narcotics activity.
Ke Intended Outcome 5u orted:
To maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): As a result of the Hay Group survey
onducted in 2007, safety was ranked number one by residents as one of the factors that makes the
ity of Miami Beach a better place; Police in neighborhoods and commercial areas are considered as
he most im ortant safet areas to address.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Kecommenaation:
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase two narcotics passive alert
detection dogs to curb the illegal narcotics activity that is taking place throughout the City of Miami Beach.
The dogs utilized in narcotics detection are family type, non-aggressive intelligent breeds (i.e. beagles,
labradors and golden retrievers) with a strong sense of smell. These dogs are trained to sit or react in a
non-threatening manner when they smell illegal narcotics and can be deployed at traffic stops and various
situations where illegal drugs are suspected. These dogs will be purchased from the Miami Beach Police
Department's current proven canine vendor US Canine Academy. Prior to obtaining the dogs they will have
been trained in basic obedience and narcotics scent detection. These dogs will become the K-9 partners of
dedicated handlers assigned to the Patrol Division Crime Suppression Teams. Crime Suppression Teams
are proactive squads of officers deployed in areas and times known for criminal activity including illegal
narcotics activity. Mr. Philip Levine and Mr. Scott Robins have graciously donated a sum of $7,000 each
for a total of $14,000 to purchase two dogs to be utilized as narcotics passive alert detection dogs. To
maintain the skill levels of the handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the dogs, there will be on-
goingtraining provided by the canine vendor as well as our Canine Squad. The use of these passive alert
detection dogs by various law enforcement agencies has proven to be an effective measure to impact
', illegal narcotics use and the criminality it brings to the community.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
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3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin : , ,
Planning and Research Office Manager Michael Gruen
~ ~"pepartment Director ~ Assistant City Manager ~ City Manager ~
MIAMIBEACH
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, vrww.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ,
DATE: December 12, 2007
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $7,000.00 FROM MR
PHILIP LEVINE AND $7,000.00 FROM MR. SCOTT ROBINS, FOR A TOTAL
$14,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE TWO (2) DOGS TO BE UTILIZED BY THE
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL DIVISION FOR NARCOTICS
DETECTION, SEIZURE, APPREHENSION, AND ARREST OF SUBJECTS
INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL NARCOTICS ACTIVITY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Beach Police Department has identified a need to purchase two narcotics
passive alert detection dogs to curb the illegal narcotics activity that is taking place
throughout the City of Miami Beach. The dogs utilized in narcotics detection are family type,
non-aggressive intelligent breeds (i.e. beagles, labradors and golden retrievers) with a
strong sense of smell. These dogs are trained to sit or react in anon-threatening manner
when they smell illegal narcotics and can be deployed at traffic stops and various situations
where illegal drugs are suspected. These dogs will be purchased from the Miami Beach
Police Department's current proven canine vendor, US Canine Academy.
Prior to obtaining the dogs they will have been trained in basic obedience and narcotics
scent detection along with the selected Crime Suppression Team K-9 handlers. These dogs
will be assigned to the Patrol Division Crime Suppression Teams. Crime Suppression
Teams are proactive squads of officers deployed within the City and target all criminal
activity including illegal narcotics activity. Mr. Philip Levine and Mr. Scott Robins have
graciously donated a sum of $7,000.00 each for a total of $14,000.00 for the purchase of
two dogs to be utilized as passive alert narcotic detection dogs. To maintain the skill levels
of the handlers and the narcotics detection ability of the dogs, there will be on-going training
provided by the canine vendor as well as our Canine Squad on a monthly basis. The use of
these passive alert narcotics detection dogs by various law enforcement agencies has
proven to bean effective means to impact illegal narcotics use and the criminality it brings to
the community.
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