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04/06/88 MR-294 .
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMh:N1)MF.NT OF THE EXISTING
CONTRACT WITH VALLE-AXELBERD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING
PROCEDURES FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE
DOLLARS ( $47, 175) WITH FUNDS THEREFOR Aw,UCA,m) FROM
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET; SAID AMENDMENT TO BE IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
WHEREAS, there is an existing contract with Valle-Axelberd
and Associates, Inc. duly entered into on May 1, 1987 for the
purpose of administering psychological screening procedures for
police officer applicants; .ind
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to extend this contract for an
additional twelve month period as authorized in the existing
contract; and
WHEREAS, the funds necessary for the extension of this
contract are available from the operating budget of the Police
Department, account code 290201-260;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to extend
the existing agreement with Valle-Axelberd and Associates, Inc.
for psychological screening of Police Officer candidates for an
additional twelve month period with funds not to exceed $47,175
therefor hereby allocated from the operating budget of the Police
Department.
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
APR 14 1988
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14 th day of Apr i t , 1988.
ATTRATTY HIRAI
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CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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BUDGETARY REVIEW a APPROVED BY:
MANOMAR A, D RECTO
MANAGEMEN UDGET
FINANCE REVIEW 6 APPROVED BY:
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BERT F. K , DIRECTOR
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1XIA A. 1�7e<Q,
CITY ATTORNEY
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Cl" OF MIAMI. FLOMIOA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
.O The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
room Cesar H. Odio
City Manager * V
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE March 30, 1988 "LE
su8.ECr Proposed Resolution and
Contract Extension -
Psychological Services for
Police Officer Selection
01E01ERENCEi
ENCLOSURES
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt a Resolution
authorizing a twelve-month extension of the existing contract
with Valle-Axelberd and Associates, Inc., to provide psycho-
logical screening for Police Officer applicants at a cost not to
exceed -"0'47,175 with funds available in the Police Department
operating budget.
BACKGROUND:
As a result of my formulating a Police Task Force in December,
1986, the Departments of Personnel Management and Police analyzed
the Police Officer selection process. The Police Task Force,
consisting of top members of my staff and of the Police Depart-
ment staff, jointly reviewed procedures with the Police Depart-
ment and recommended changes directed at strengthening operations
and improving the efficiency of internal operating procedures.
One of the main areas of concern was the need for clinical
psychological evaluation of Police Officer candidates. The
analysis by the Departments of Personnel Management and Police
resulted in several recommendations designed to incorporate
comprehensive job -related selection practices and techniques
which provide for more in-depth screening of candidates.
Included in the recommendations was the incorporation of compre-
hensive psychological screening within the Police Officer selec-
tion process. On May 1, 1987, the City entered into a contract
with Valle-Axelberd and Associates, Inc., to provide psychologi-
cal screening of Police Officer applicants. The original
contract which expires April 30, 1988, contains a provision to
allow for an additional twelve-month extension.
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88-294 .
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
March 309 1988
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The incorporation of the comprehensive psychological screening
has served to increase the effectiveness of police hiring
practices. Therefore, I am recommending a twelve-month extension
of the existing contract with Valle-Axelberd and Associates, Inc.
Funds not to exceed $479175 are available in the operating budget
of the Police Department. The contractual cost per police
applicant evaluation is $185.00. Each applicant will undergo
five (5) screening devices designed to identify undesirable as
well as desirable job -related characteristics.
Attachments
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AMENDMENT NO. I
VALLE-AXELBERD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
An amendment to the Agreement dated May 1, 1987 between the City
of Miami, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and VALLE-
AXELBERD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. hereinafter referred to as the
"CONTRACTOR".
WHEREAS, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 87-235 on
March 13, 1987 authorizing the City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Valle-Axelberd and
Assciates, Inc. for the purpose of administering Psychological
screening procedures for police officer applicants.
WHEREAS, the original Agreement expired on April 30, 1988
and contained a provision to allow for an additional twelve month
extension.
WHEREAS, the City would like to extend this Agreement for an
additional twelve month period; and
WHEREAS, funds necessary for the extension of this contract
are available from the operating budget of the Police Department.
THEREFORE, in mutual consideration of the covenants made
herein, and in the Agreement of which this is an Amendment, the
parties hereto understand and agree as follows:
1. That Article III, Terms of Contract of this Agreement
between the parties, above stated, is hereby amended to read
terminate on the 30th day of April, 1989-.
2. Total payments to the CONTRACTOR for the twelve month
term of the extension shall not exceed forty-seven thousand one
hundred and seventy-five dollars ($47,175).
3. It is further understood that all the terms and
conditions outlined under the original Agreement will remain in
full force and effect without modification except as herein
stated.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
• instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto
duly authorized.
WITNESS our hands and seals on this day of
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ATTESTs
CITY CLERK
ATTEST s
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
L CIA A. DOUGHERTY
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
Corporation of the State of
Florida
BY :
CESAR H. ODIO
CITY MANAGER
CONTRACTORS
VALLE-AXELSERD AND ASSOCIATES,'
INC.
BY:
PRESIDENT
(CORPORATE SEAL)
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