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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Commissioner Sarnoff-Letters in Support of Hiring 100 Police OfficersSUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLN,RECORD FOR ITEM ori ON cn/A0113 September 19, 2013 The Honorable Marc Samoff, Esq. Chairman. City Commission City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 RE: 2013-2014 City Operating Budget Allocation of 100 Additional Police Officers Dear Chairman Sarnoff: The undersigned commercial properties located within the Dupont Plaza portion of the Central Business District ("CBD") of the City of Miami ("City") represent collectively $I billion of assessed value and contribute approximately $10 million in ad valorem tax revenues to the City annually, We would like to voice our support for the proposed increase in the staffing of the Miami Police Department ("MPD") by an additional 100 police officers, Over the last decade, our properties have served as both a stabilizing force for the CDB and the harbinger of the City's potential for growth. The tax base of the CBD now accounts for approximately 65% of the taxable value of the City's tax base, which total value is only exceeded by the total taxable value of the City and City of Coral Gables. The growth represented in such valuations of the CBD brings with it opportunities and challenges. Recent changes within the CBD have created an opportunity for downtown to become a 24-hour destination with residential, commercial and recreational opportunities for both residents and guests. With these changes come the challenges including the need to change of the nature of policing services required to meet the needs of a truly modern downtown. As noted in a January 2013 Resolution adopted by the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), expanded police services are needed to service areas growing daytime and permanent residential populations. These additional services include: (i) additional staffing during evening shifts to complement and support the growing nighttime activities within the CBD; and (ii) AM and PM peak -hour staffing to facilitate the movement of vehicles in and out of the district. In closing, we respectfully request that the Commission take all available measures to appropriate the funding necessary to add an additional 100 officers to the City's police force. Safety is the highest order concern for both residents, stakeholders, and guests of the City. Per the DDA, the requested staffing increase will result in an estimated decrease of 2.8% in Pan 1 crimes and a total cost crime savings of $1 16 million. Any growth or perceived growth in the crime rate will severely retard the renaissance currently underway within the CBD and adversely impact the City's future economic prospects. We thank you for your anticipated support of this request. 127076I I I:I I 13- 6""31W. Sibt-11 //al Comm, .s.s. o kle r- /3- ° Sincerely, ndez, GeneManager Southeast Financial Center 127(176111:11 UBvi b INTO TR PUBLI9 RECORD FOR ITEMii ON 0k67/3 . ONE BISCAYNE TOWER September 16, 2013 The Honorable Marc Sarnoff, Esq, Chairman, City Commission City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 RE: 2013-2014 City Operating Budget Allocation of 100 Additional Police Officers Dear Chairman Samoff: SUBMIT ED INTO THE PUB4C, RECORD FOR ITEM ON or/26/d . The undersigned commercial properties located within the Dupont Plaza portion of the Central Business District ("CBD") of the City of Miami ("City") represent collectively $1 billion of assessed value and contribute approximately $10 million in ad valorem tax revenues to the City annually. We would like to voice our support for the proposed increase in the staffing of the Miami Police Department (MPD") by an additional I 00 police officers. Over the last decade, our properties have served as both a stabilizing force for the CDB and the harbinger of the City's potential for growth. The tax base of the CBD now accounts for approximately 65% of the taxable value of the City's tax base, which total value is only exceeded by the total taxable value of the City and City of Coral Gables. The growth represented in such valuations of the CBD brings with it opportunities and challenges. Recent changes within the CBD have created an opportunity for downtown to become a 24-hour destination with residential, commercial and recreational opportunities for both residents and guests. With these changes come the challenges including the need to change of the nature of policing services required to meet the needs of a truly modern downtown, As noted in a January 2013 Resolution adopted by the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), expanded police services are needed to service areas growing daytime and permanent residential populations. These additional services include: (I) additional staffing during evening shifts to complement and support the growing nighttime activities within the CBI); and (ii) AM and PM peak -hour staffing to facilitate the movement of vehicles in and out of the district. In closing, we respectfully request that the Commission take all available measures to appropriate the funding necessary to add an additional 100 officers to the City's police force. Safety is the highest order concern for both residents, stakeholders, and guests of the City. Per the DD.A, the requested staffing increase will result in an estimated decrease of 2.8% in Part 1 crimes and a total cost crime savings of S116 million. Any growth or perceived growth in the crime rate will severely retard the renaissance currently underway within the CBD and adversely impact the City's future economic prospects. Institutional Property Managers, LLC 2 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33 131 Tel (305)-374.-5678 • www.onebiscaynetower.com The Miami Center We thank you for your anticipated support of this request. Sincerely,' Delher Mendez, General Manager Maggie Vassilaros, General Manager Southeast Financial Center Wells Fargo Center Love Levy, General Manager Ana Castro -Nickerson, Property Manager SunTrust International Center Loretta Diaz, Property Manager Ian Swanson One Biscayne Tower Jay Leone. Vice President & Group Manager The Miami Tower 27076111;1: MDM Development Group SUBMITTED INTO THE PUKE RECORD FOR ITEM o ON 0?/26/4. September 24, 2013 The Honorable Marc Sarnoff Esq. Chairman, City Commission City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 RE: 2013-2014 City Operating Budget Allocation of 100 Additional Police Officers Dear Chairman Sarnoff: SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBL RECORD FOR I EMou 0 ON . The undersigned represent a coalition of commercial and residential property owners located within and in the immediate vicinity of the Design District located within the City ofMiami ("City") and, specifically, City Commission Districts 2 and 5. We would like to register our support for the proposed increase in the staffing of the Miami Police Department ("MPD") by an additional 100 police officers. Over the last decade, our communities, like many other parts of the City, has served as both a stabilizing force for and the harbinger of the City's potential for future growth. As a result of the perseverance and commitment of both residential and commercial property owners alike, and with the support of the City, the Design District and its surrounding residential communities are on the precipice of a truly transformational period. Notwithstanding our tremendous progress realized in recent years, safety remains the highest order concern of residents, stakeholders, and guests of the City alike. Any increase in crime, whether real or perceived, threatens the tremendous momentum the Design District and its surrounding residential communities enjoy at present. Therefore, proposed increases in staffing provides a necessary safeguard against any potential retreat in the area of public safety that could undermine our communities and the City's upwar trajectory. the fundi year. We e respectfully request that the Commission take all available measures to appropriate to add an additional 100 officers to the City's police force for the coming fiscal dedicated service to our community and anticipated support of this request. Sincerely, Craig Rob s, iffsident Frantz Eloi, Dacra De t Corporation Buena Vista H Rich Rainian, President Cfr,Carillo, Pfident Buena Vista East Historic " borhood Association Brentwood Neighborhood Association {27 2123;1} SUBMITTED INTO THE PUBLN RECORD FOR hEM�i ON 6a_g {27152123;1)