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Home My WebLink AboutR-89-0436J-89-370 5/5189 RESOLUTION NO. 89-4-1F- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY=SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($36,S00.00) FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS TO COVER EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED BY THE OVERTOVN INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL INVESTIGATING AND REVIEWING COMMUNITY RELATIONS BETWEEN POLICE OFFICERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE OVERTOWN AREA. WHEREAS, the City Commission created an eleven member Overtown Independent Review Panel following a disturbance in the City; and WHEREAS, the Overtown Independent Review Panel was charged with .,the responsibility of (a) investigating and reviewing community relations between police officers and the residents in the Overtown area, and (b) reporting its findings and making recommendations to the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the Overtown Independent Review Panel has required the s.erv:ices-;.of an.outside legal counsel, consultant, secretarial support, and other related costs in order to perform the required tasks as charged by the City Commission; and WHEREAS,.additional funds from Special Programs and Accounts are required in order for the Overtown Independent Review Panel to perform those duties as charged; NOV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: S Sectional. The City Manager is hereby authorized to '>f< allocate an additional amount not to exceed thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars ($36,500.00) to be allocated - from Specii't" Programs and Accounts to cover expenses to be incurred by the y F Overtown Independent Review Panel.1t f v r OVERTOWN 7 IN DEPENDRNT 1 VI W P ►�TEL Tot Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City commission Fromt Father Richard M. Barry�%� Chairperson Overt+own Independent Review Panel (OIRP) Datet May ll, 1989 Subjects sOatus Report on the vertown Independent Review Panel Please be advised that in the time since our last status ethese _ rview eport to you on 4/13/89 the Overtowcasione DuringIndepndent three (3) o Panel (OIRP) has met on OIRP has continued to f investigation and revieive w meetings the pertinent to its ongoing fficers and residents in community relations between police o the Overtown area. de y the&Mission & The OIRP's current activities are governed the Operating Guidelines _ Objective Statement and on April adopted by thep Procedures which were the panel is 6, 1989 (copies attached). At this point, relative to the _ nearing completion of its inquiry and review operation, and management of the City of Miami ;— organization, The OIRP has been hampered in conducting ` r Police Department. this inquiry as the result of the Fraternal Order of power., P le al challenge of its subpoena Police Police s ,) g FOP members to honor subpoenas,wh r subsequent_refusaa`of In this regard, the OIRP in coordination have been served. ro riate legal, `is taking the °pp p with the City Attorney O issue FOP''lawsuit and relative to the anntandlalltavalable:,,l` and enforce them, th g y subpoenas � means.— Notwithstanding this legal challenge, the OIRP plans, to hear its inquiry by the 'end of n on ,this prase' of final testimony the OIRP wily hold,a Public Hearin May, 1989. In addition, lice -community relations at�Mami C ty Hal]'on of �} concerning Po 31r 1989'at 6'PM. Based'on`this schedule Wednesday, May interim: on: k: events, the OIRP plans to issue an in'July, 1989'• ' police-community.relations ¢ A final report which will ,include an aitieconQmicn Plan , planning,; t_ testimony and research.regarding soci;,, ro ectsd for, is p jax k development, `and other community.'ssues completion this, fall.: ;d {5— Of the OIRP rw. ccs Members Ton pp, Sr.. $ubmtte�i flxl(O y E Cra puc Consultant OIRP _ ,;�� s xeac�zd �n 'COxu�e' Har )ld bong{ Jr.:;k Oia I1tP Specl Counsel — } { iel�s, Director it4' �, I Hattie .D�ZIn , Dr.. Department of Internal "r "nevi"ewe x a z 7 �� v .� �Yaf✓� � r6 - �_ t art:+ , � a.sr �,z.✓. _ii �,I{ �' �.. "iA' 'S^ gt.Hk' - ! �— x' .x.aw.",rc,'at1.:,Po.,w:+S�tiwkvatwM4�'ueF;�iR��, CITY OF MIAMI INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANE, MISSION 6 OBJECTIVE STATEMENT The Independent Review Panel (IRP) was created by the City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida through the adoption of Resolution No. 89-84 on January 18, 1989. Pursuant to Resolution No. 89-84 the mission of the IRP is as follows: To investigate and review community relations between police officers and the residents in -_ the Overtown area; and to report the findings ='s and make recommendations to the City Commission._ To facilitate the IRP's effectiveness the City Commission vested the body with subpoena powers to the maximum extent provided by law and authorized the appointment of a Special Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance. In an effort to accomplish the above -stated mission the IRP hereby establishes the following objectives: 1) To conduct a complete and thorough inquiry and review relative to the organization, - operation, and management of the City of Miami Police Department. ;= 2) To review, revise, update, and inquire as t necessary with regard to analyses, reports, and findings relative to civil unrest and = disturbances which have occurred in Overtown/ Miami/Dade County within the last 10 years. 3) To invite extensive public comment and testimony relative to police -community relations and any other issues affecting the residents of Overtown. 4) To prepare an Action Plan, which will provide for the development and implementation of coordinated programs to address the causes and results of conflict and to.promote inter- group understanding in Overtown. Such an Action Plan will require the resources and commitment, of organizations including, but not limited to, the City of Miami, State of Florida, Federal government, Metro -Dade County, quasi -public corporations and authorities, private businesses, foundations, community -based organizations, and �-� community development corporations in support of } a deliberate and sustained effort to implement programs•for positive change in Overtown. i Submitted "in to the qa record in connection wiith n iteinon , u 1#y@' tL asa � CITY OP MIAMI INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL OPERATINGGUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES 1) Meeting dates, times, and locations shall be established so as to maximize the public`s attendance and participation. 2) All meetings shall be preceded by a generally advertised public notice appearing no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, and all meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Law. 3) All meetings shall be governed in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. if 4) Invitations to Appear and Requests for Records may be issued prior to the authorization and service of subpoenas for testimony or records. 5) The Chairperson shall serve as the official spokesperson for the IRP and is authorized to issue verbal statements and written press releases on behalf of the navel. �' � NAM ° Y i9a q' �e i h4: r ,� - k t dF,- Y 1 lry CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ?� INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and' oATai April 20, 1989 onm, _ Members of the City Commission Agenda item -Budget SUBJECT: Allocation - Overtown Ad -Hoc Committee �� Ie eR�Nees, Resolution #89-84 _ FROM: Cesar H. Odio City Manager eNtLosuRes: .RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution _authorizing an additional amount not to =, exceed thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars (536,500:00) be allocated from Special Programs and Accounts to the Ad -Host Committee to cover necessary expenses through September 30, 1989.'- BACKGROUND The City Commission created an eleven member Ad -Hoc Committee via.' Resolution #89-84 fo1.1 owing the civil disturbance on January, , 19890 This Committee was charged with the responsi bi 1 ity of investigating and reviewing community relations between police {� officers and the residents in the Overtown area, and (b) �t - reporting its findings and making recommendations to the City �- rh Y Commission. _ a Y Accordi ngly,- in order to carry out its mandate - by the . City Commission, the Ad -Hoc Committee requires the professional - services of an outside legal counsel, a consultant,.. court*t_ reporter, secretarial support and other related costs. These _ additional costs are related to the issuing of subpoenas, the _ taking and transcription of testimonies of those subpoenaed, the _ t on for the Committee to f preparation and planning a course of'ac i a T� pursue, ,and the eventual preparation of a report of findings and recommendations for the City Commission* The City Comma ssion original 1y appropriated an amount F Flo tot irk exceed "twenty-five thousand dollars ($25 000�,009.;. from Specia,7t `;u1 • Programs and. Accounts and authorized the Gity Manager' ecammend a i;otal..do11 a.r - all ocati.'on : ,to cover ;the .;full expan �r i ncurl►�ed. by the Committee. The Committee has e,tabl i Shed , a ftd`►F�`, operating budget of ;: six y' one thousand five" hundred del=� #1� '�- '` (61500.00) . to suppp.rt ac.ti vi ti es 'thro.ugh ;September.0:; �.i�g�`tgtk, 4 K _+ 6 £ C l <a � 3 y{• r >< 5Ax4 — f h t • r _ , t lx {fir € f,. ,.(!''� 7L NAV, a, q W 1 IV CC C E IV ED APR 2 F� 's as" K0010 HATTIE K DANIELS, U D.ct• �.�o..�„� . City Manager Direor .� ,... .°. April 12, 1989 Mr. Cesar H. Odi o — City Manager Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Dr - Miami, F 1 33133 Dear Mr. Odio: eendent the As expressed in my let ter dated March 30 84198 e� ui resind addi ti onal Review. Panel,: created via Resolution i#89 q. — funds.to_c.onduct business through this fiscal year. Please be: advised that an -additional $45,000'OQ'was requested; bringi:n,g the: total budgeted amount. .to $70;000.00 Tort $.45,Secretarial su OoO..OQ ;: included $8,500.00 allocated l eri cal /secretari a1 needs at T. for the Panel due to our numerous i his particular time. It is my understanding that a Typist Clerk III has-been added to: the Department of Internal Audits and Reviews. This i ndi vi fuof has further been designated to handle clerical nee on m the the Panel - i n addition to duties assigned thi s individual Affirmative tthe Action Division. With the assignment Panel, it is recommended that the $8,500.00 allocated in` the., proposed budget for a Secretary be deleted. As a result the total allocation budgeted for the Panel would be changed to $61,500.00. I am also requesting that this item be considered for approval on f^ the next Commission Agenda. Your continued support in`the`form Yy, of staff and financial assistance for the Independent Revs ears° Panel is -greatly appreciated. ~ tF r� Sincere ;i zR y• r i chard M. Barr�r r}� r'V , Kt. �: R. �6Crpers4n : i 7':_ie-.... Su..,.rb.s.-