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File Number: 13-00595 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY -WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE JOINT ROUNDTABLE ON YOUTH SAFETY; DIRECTING THE MAYOR OR
MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO COLLABORATE ON THE ROUNDTABLE'S
RECOMMENDATIONS, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COMMISSION MATTERS
REQUIRING CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL AND TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO
'THE CITY COMMISSION AS THE ROUNDTABLE WORK CONTINUES; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMITA COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, senseless tragedies, such as the fatal shooting in December, 2012 of young students
and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, have recently affected our nation;
and
WHEREAS, a local news report recently indicated that between 2009 and 2012, more than eighty
youths less than 18 years old were victims of fataa shootings in Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, youth safety is critical to the entire community's safety; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and Miami -Dade County Public
Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho recently formed the Joint Roundtable on Youth Safety
("the Roundtable") and engaged leadership from 34 municipalities and over 100 community
stakeholders within Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Roundtable aims to provide a holistic, comprehensive, community -wide approach
to protect children, not only in their classrooms, but also in their neighborhoods and local parks; and
WHEREAS, safeguarding the youth in our community is a long-term process that must be revisited
regularly for comprehensive updates and concrete follow-up actions; and
WHEREAS, shared information countywide will ensure that the strongest safety protocols are in
place, and assist in identifying ways to leverage collective resources and encourage and increase
community engagement; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Roundtable's efforts will be dependent upon community -wide
commitment and residents assuming personal responsibility for the safety and well-being of young
people; and
WHEREAS, the Roundtable has issued a comprehensive Community Action Plan report ("the
Report") with recommendations concerning in -school safety, out -of -school safety, youth services and
community education and empowerment; and
WHEREAS, the Report's recommendations include increased police visibility at schools, school
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cameras with live streaming capabilities, high visibility truancy sweeps, crime deterrence efforts
through environmental design of parks that positively influence human behavior, enhancement of
public awareness of existing crime prevention and reporting programs, increased student access to
school -based behavioral and mental health services and referrals, identification of funding to support
summer job opportunities, and promotion of youth empowerment summits; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the efforts of the Roundtable to improve youth safety;
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 fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission supports the recommendations of the Roundtable as
described in the Report, attached and incorporated as "Exhibit A".
Section 3. The Miami City Commission directs the Mayor or Mayor's designee to collaborate on
the Roundtable's recommendations, to recommend to the City Commission matters requiring City
Commission approval and to report annually to the City as the Roundtable work continues.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit this Resolution to Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor of
Miami -Dade County and to Alberto M. Carvalho, Miami -Dade County Public Schools Superintendent.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
LAn.14.04
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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