HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitRESOLUTION NO. 012/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI
WNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA ("MIAMI DDA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
("CITY"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO
PROVIDE ENHANCED POLICE SERVICES WITHIN THE
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE MIAMI DDA AS DETAILED IN
THE MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT DOWNTOWN
NEIGHBORHOOD DDA PLAN OF OPERATION ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN, ("EXHIBIT A") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($650,000.00); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CEO/EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL AND
MIAMI DDA BUDGET APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Miami DDA approved
Resolution 045/2022 authorizing Enhanced Police Services within Downtown Miami for the safety and
protection of the residents and visitors of Downtown Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Miami DDA desires to continue its agreement with the City for the provision of
enhanced law enforcement services within the geographic boundaries of the Miami DDA; and
WHEREAS, the enhanced patrol program is meant to improve public safety by providing services,
including but not limited to, foot and/or motorized patrol and community policing techniques; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida's ("Miami
DDA") 2025 Downtown Miami Master Plan Goals include enhancing community services by creating great
streets and community spaces, such as providing enhanced security and police presence; and
WHEREAS, Miami DDA finds that the adoption of this Resolution will improve the health, safety,
and welfare of the citizens, business owners, and visitors of the Miami DDA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 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 Board of Directors of the Miami DDA authorizes the CEO/Executive Director to
negotiate and execute an agreement with the City of Miami to provide enhanced police services, as detailed
in Exhibit A, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 per year and to negotiate and execute all other
documents, including any amendments, renewals, and extensions, subject to allocations, appropriations and
prior budgetary approval, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, as may be necessary for said purpose.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of May, 2024.
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royLCommissioner Manolo Reyes, Chairman
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Ivonne de la Vega
Secretary to the Board of Directors
Exhibit "A"
Miami Police Department
Downtown Neighborhood
DDA Plan of Operation
Manuel A. Morales
Chief of Police
SITUATION
The City of Miami Police Depaituient is committed to reducing crime and maintaining the highest possible
quality of life for residents, visitors, and businesses. The continued growth of Miami's Downtown
Neighborhood has introduced a constantly evolving set of law enforcement challenges and community
concerns which demand a flexible, adaptive approach for effective resolution. Therefore, with the assistance
of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), an additional 650 hours of police services per month will
be provided within the DDA's boundaries. The specific police services provided by the Miami Police
Department will vary depending on crime trends in the area and community concerns as communicated by
the DDA.
DELIBERATE ACTION PLAN
The Miami DDA Liaison Commander or his designee will meet weekly with the Executive Director of
the DDA or his designee to:
• Review the activity report from the preceding week
• Discuss crime and quality of life issues impacting the Downtown community within the
geographic boundaries of the DDA
• Discuss repeat offenders and other relevant safety information appropriate for community
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The Miami DDA Liaison Commander will assign police personnel to address the issues identified in the
meeting over the course of the following week. The total number of police service hours assigned in this
manner shall not exceed 650 in any single month without the express authorization of the DDA.
Examples of police services assigned to the area include, but are not limited to:
• High Visibility Directed Patrols
• Traffic Enforcement Operations
• Bicycle Operations
• Follow-up Investigations on Significant Cases
• Surveillance Operations
As the Downtown community's needs are dynamic, specialized Miami Police units will be utilized as
necessary to achieve weekly operational objectives. Unit specializations which may be utilized include,
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but are not limited to:
• Uniform Patrol
• Beats
• Problem Solving Team
• Bicycle Response Team
• Traffic Enforcement Detail (Motors)
• General Investigations Unit
• Robbery Unit
• Violent Crime Unit
• Gang Unit
• Felony Apprehension Team
• Real Time Crime Center
At the conclusion of each week, the Miami DDA Liaison Commander or his designee will submit a report
to the DDA detailing the week's operational activities and outcomes.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
In the event a critical incident occurs, the first responding officer arriving on the scene will take immediate
action and will be the Incident Commander until relieved by a higher -ranking officer. The Incident
Commander and/or Supervisor will request assistance from the Communications Bridge and will request to
merge the working channel(s) as needed to ensure efficient communication between responding units and
first responders. The Incident Commander and/or Supervisor will ensure all protocols are implemented and
notifications are made as dictated per MPD Departmental Orders and policies.
The Event Commander will reassign officers to any location that is determined to be possibly problematic,
and/or where areas of concerned are viewed. Officers will be strategically placed to provide a visible police
presence. The Event Commander will request all resources necessary to control any incident.
If an arrest is made, all prisoners will be transported to the prisoner processing area in a timely manner. The
officers conducting the arrest will be responsible with completing all administrative paperwork relating to
the arrest. On -duty patrol officers will be called for transport if the detention wagon detail is not available.
Emergency Contingency (Traffic)
Full traffic ingress shut down into the immediate area in the event of a critical incident.
Full egress of all personnel/pedestrians away from the venue and/or immediate incident location
— minimum 300 feet on all directions.
A request for patrol units to be dispatched to the event location for a shutdown will be made by
the event commander.
Notification will be made to MDPD and/or FHP working adjacent traffic areas to inform of any
protestors blocking roadways and/or entering highways
Notifications will be made to the Communications Bridge in case ingress/egress of additional
resources and/or first responders is necessary.
Radio Communications Failure
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Supervisors will assign a predesignated location for roving personnel to respond to receive
additional instructions.
All officers are to remain at stationary posts and will be checked by the event supervisor(s) to
relay further instructions.
The Event Commander will coordinate plans through the CP/UCP with police personnel and
with security companies/event staff at the venue so that alternative means of communication can
be established.
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