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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
14-01293
Date: 12/ 8 /2014 Requesting Department: Procurement
Commission Meeting Date: 1 / 22 / 2015 District Impacted: All
Type: Fl Resolution n Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Subject: Processing of Employee Background Screening Services by Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE)
Purpose of Item:
The nature of this item is for the processing of employee background screening services by Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), on a citywide, as needed basis, as required by Florida State
provisions of Chapter 119 and Sections 943.053 and 435.08 for payments of employment screening.
This item is exempt pursuant to Section 18-112 of the Procurement Code, however, these services
utilized by the City have now exceeded the threshold of the Manager's approval authority of $50,000.
The total spend since commencement in 2008 is $61,325. Continued use of this service is estimated at
$14,000 annually. This shall be continued, subject to availability of funds and budgetary approval at
the time of need.
Background Information:
The City of Miami conducts pre -employment background checks for all Police, Fire and other
required employment positions. These services have been provided by the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) for several years for all pre -employment background checks performed. The
processing of employee background screening services by FDLE is required by the State of Florida
provisions of Chapter 119, Sections 943.053 and 435.08 for payments of employment screening. Per
Section 18-112 of the Procurement Code, purchases of goods and services up to $50,000 are under the
City Manager's authority, and as such, do not require Commission approval. These services have now
exceeded the threshold of the Manager's approval authority. The continued use of this service is
estimated at annual amount of $14,000.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No: As required by Department
Special Revenue Account No: N/A
CIP Project No: N/A
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost: N/A
Maintenance Cost: N/A
Total Fiscal Impact: $14,000.00 (annually)
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
CIP N/A Budget
Musing or receiving capital funds
Grants N/ Risk Management N/A
Procurement Dept. Director N/A
Chief City Manager e=-,
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