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File ID: #13593
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Manolo Reyes
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION
OF THE CURRENT SECURITY MEASURES OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF
THE MIAMI CITY HALL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, AND
PROVIDE AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY PLAN INCLUDING
THE FACILITY'S ACCESS SYSTEM, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM, AND
OVERALL FACILITY SECURITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING AN
UPDATED SECURITY PLAN TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SURVEILLANCE
CAMERAS TO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CITY HALL, AT ALL ENTRY AND
EXIT POINTS, AND INTEGRATE ALL CAMERAS INTO THE MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S REAL TIME CRIME CENTER WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Enactment Number: R-23-0124
File Number: 13593 Final Action Date:3/9/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO CONDUCT AN EXAMINATION
OF THE CURRENT SECURITY MEASURES OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF
THE MIAMI CITY HALL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, AND
PROVIDE AN EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY PLAN INCLUDING
THE FACILITY'S ACCESS SYSTEM, CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM, AND
OVERALL FACILITY SECURITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING AN
UPDATED SECURITY PLAN TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SURVEILLANCE
CAMERAS TO THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF CITY HALL, AT ALL ENTRY AND
EXIT POINTS, AND INTEGRATE ALL CAMERAS INTO THE MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S REAL TIME CRIME CENTER WITHIN 30 DAYS.
WHEREAS, a recent incident at Miami City Hall, located at 3500 Pan American Drive
("City Hall"), has exposed the vulnerability of the current security measures at the facility; and
WHEREAS, the use of limited closed-circuit television ("CCTV") surveillance has been
used by the City of Miami ("City") to prevent and deter crime, protect assets, and record criminal
activity in certain areas of City Hall; and
WHEREAS, additional security measures at City Hall are necessary to keep City
employees safe while balancing the principal goal of keeping City Hall accessible to the
residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City's Chief of Police to examine the current security
measures of City Hall and the surrounding grounds owned by the City for purposes of providing
an evaluation and recommendation to improve City Hall's overall security and safety; and
WHEREAS, the improved security plan should include a focus on expanding the CCTV
system at City Hall in the interior and exterior of the facility, at all entry and exit points of the
facility, and be monitored by the Miami Police Department's ("MPD") Real Time Crime Center
("RTCC") in order to improve law enforcement services by integrating technology into City
operations; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission will ultimately consider the recommendations of
the Chief of Police and the adoption of a policy on video surveillance at City Hall which
facilitates the expanded CCTV system by specifying the installation, operation and procedures
for the cameras, and establishing a retention of recordings consistent with Florida Statutes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to direct the Chief of Police to conduct an
examination of the current security measures of the interior and exterior of City Hall and provide
an evaluation of the safety and security plan including the facility's access system, closed circuit
television system, and overall facility security for the purpose of preparing an updated security
plan to implement additional surveillance cameras to the exterior and interior of City Hall, at all
entry and exit points, and integrate all cameras into MPD's RTCC within 30 days.
Section. 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission.
} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.