2008-26918 ResoRESOLUTION NO.
2008-26918
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 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE METROPOLITAN
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON D.C. TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE
CROWD CONTROL AND SECURITY FOR THE 2009 UNITED STATES
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON
JANUARY 20, 2009.
WHEREAS, it has been the practice of the Metropolitan Police Department of
Washington D.C., the United States Secret Service, United States Marshals Service, National
Park Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to utilize local and state police agencies
from throughout the United States to assist in providing security and crowd control during
Presidential Inaugurations; and
WHEREAS, the Presidential Inauguration Task Force (PITF) was formed to coordinate
this law enforcement effort with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies to effectively
promote the safety of the President of the United States, inaugural participants, the public, visitors
and residents while allowing individuals and groups to exercise their legal rights; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department participated in this event for the 2005
Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C., and the Metropolitan Police Department has invited
the Miami Beach Police Department to participate again in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration,
with a compliment of 53 sworn personnel; and
WHEREAS, to ensure proper law enforcement powers, Miami Beach Police Department
officers will be deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshalls and will have all necessary law
enforcement authority provided by 28 U.S.C. 566(c) and (d); 28 U.S.C. 564; 18 U.S.C. 3053; 28
C.F.R.; 0.112, and the deputation authority of the United States Attorney General; and
WHEREAS, all costs associated with salaries, overtime, travel via airplane, beginning
January 18 and returning January 21 2009, room and board, and meals will be reimbursed by the
District of Columbia, with funds provided by the United States general revenue fund.
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 Memorandum of Understanding between the City,
on behalf of the Miami Beach Police Department, and the Metropolitan Police Department of
Washington, D.C., to participate in the Presidential Inauguration Task Force to provide crowd
control and security for the 2009 United States Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. on
January 20, 2009.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of October , 2008.
A EST:
C TY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED AS TO
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A.Resolution authorizing the Miami Beach Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding to participate in the security for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.
Ke Intended Outcome 5u ortea:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Safety was ranked No. 1 by residents as
ne of the changes that 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 residents rated the quality of services
rovided b Cit Police as excellent or ood.
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Shall the City of Miami Beach execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Police
Department of Washington, D.C. to provide crowd control and security for the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington D C ~
Item 5ummary/Kecommenaation:
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) has been invited by the Metropolitan Police Department
(MPD) of Washington D.C. to assist with the security and crowd control for the 2009 Presidential
Inauguration in Washington D.C. To fulfill the operational needs of this detail a compliment of 53 sworn
personnel will participate. It has been the practice of the MPD, United States Secret Service, United States
Marshalls Service, National Park Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to utilize local and state
police agencies from throughout the United States to assist in providing security and crowd control during
Presidential Inaugurations. To facilitate this effort the Presidential Inauguration Task Force was formed
with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies to effectively promote the safety of the President of
the United States, inaugural participants, the public, visitors and residents while allowing individuals and
groups to exercise their legal rights. To ensure proper law enforcement powers, MBPD personnel will be
deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshalls and deputation authority by the United States Attorney
General. In addition, all costs associated with salaries, overtime, travel, room and board will be reimbursed
by the District of Columbia with funds provided by the United States general revenue fund. Travel will be
via airplane to Washington D.C. beginning January 18, and returning on January 21, 2009. By participating
in this event, the MBPD personnel will gain valuable experience in major event coordination and receive
national exposure.
Board Recommendation:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 7, 2008
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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY, ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND
THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON D.C. TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION TASK FORCE TO
PROVIDE CROWD CONTROL AND SECURITY FOR THE 2009 UNITED
STATES PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON
JANUARY 20, 2009.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) has been invited by the Metropolitan Police
Department (MPD) of Washington D.C. to assist with the security and crowd control for the
2009 Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. To fulfill the operational needs of this
detail a compliment of 53 sworn personnel will participate. It has been the practice of the
MPD, United States Secret Service, United States Marshalls Service, National Park Service
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to utilize local and state police agencies from
throughout the United States to assist in providing security and crowd control during
Presidential Inaugurations. To facilitate this effort the Presidential Inauguration Task Force
was formed with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies to effectively promote the
safety of the President of the United States, inaugural participants, the public, visitors and
residents while allowing individuals and groups to exercise their legal rights. To ensure
proper law enforcement powers, MBPD personnel will be deputized as Special Deputy U.S.
Marshalls and deputation authority by the United States Attorney General. In addition, all
costs associated with salaries, overtime, travel, room and board will be reimbursed by the
District of Columbia with funds provided by the United States general revenue fund. Travel
to Washington, D.C. will be via airplane and begin January 18 and returning on January 21,
2009. By participating in this event, the MBPD personnel will gain valuable experience in
major a ent coordination and receive national exposure.
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