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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #2474 Date: 06/21/2017 Commission Meeting Date: 05/10/2018 Requesting Department: Department of Police Sponsored By: District Impacted: All Type: Resolution Subject: Renaming Police Training Facility - Chief John F. Timoney Purpose of Item: The City of Miami (City) and the Miami Police Department (MPD) desires to recognize and honor the legacy and invaluable service of former Chief of Police, John F. Timoney ("Chief Timoney"). Background of Item: Chief Timoney was initially employed by the City in January of 2003 to serve as MPD's Chief of Police, a position he held until retiring in 2010. During his tenure, Chief Timoney employed innovative strategies that helped reverse years of rising crime rates in the City and was responsible for implementing MPD protocols that significantly reduced the number of police shootings and other kinds of violent encounters between MPD officers and civilians currently still in place. Chief Timoney was ultimately recognized nationally and internationally as a leader and expert in law enforcement, democratic policing, and was widely regarded as one of the most progressive and effective police chiefs in the country. Chief Timoney assisted in establishing the City's Police Training Facility (Miami Police College"), a law enforcement college in the City for police recruits coupled with a high school component to provide a pathway for Miami Dade County students interested in a career in law enforcement. MPD requests the City Commission to rename the Miami Police College to the "John F. Timoney Police College" to honor his legacy to the City and law enforcement. Budget Impact Analysis Item has NOT an Expenditure Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: N/A Reviewed B Department of Police Xiao-Wen Michelle Choi Initial Police Review Completed 06/22/2017 8:38 AM Department of Police Ronald Papier Police Chief Review Completed 07/11/2017 4:25 PM Department of Police Rodolfo Llanes Department Head Review Completed 07/11/2017 4:31 PM Office of Management and Budget Jacques Joseph Budget Analyst Review Completed 07/12/2017 7:01 AM Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose Budget Review Completed 07/17/2017 11:42 AM City Manager's Office Daniel J. Alfonso City Manager Review Completed 07/17/2017 2:36 PM Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Legislative Division Review Completed 07/18/2017 9:13 AM Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Deputy City Attorney Review Completed 07/18/2017 10:03 AM Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez Approved Form and Correctness Completed 07/18/2017 2:22 PM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 07/27/2017 9:00 AM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 09/28/2017 9:00 AM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 10/12/2017 9:00 AM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 11/16/2017 9:00 AM City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 05/10/2018 9:00 AM City of Miami Legislation Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 2474 Final Action Date:5/10/2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S POLICE TRAINING FACILITY, CURRENTLY REFERRED TO AS THE MIAMI POLICE COLLEGE, LOCATED AT 400 NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, THE "JOHN F. TIMONEY POLICE COLLEGE"; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RENAMING OF SAID FACILITY. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") desires to recognize and honor the legacy and invaluable service of former City Police Department ("MPD") Chief of Police John Francis Timoney ("Chief Timoney") as a public servant to and for the City; and WHEREAS, throughout his law enforcement career, Chief Timoney presided over the decrease of crime while serving as the Chief of Police in three (3) different municipalities, including the City; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney was initially employed by the City in January of 2003 to serve as MPD's Chief of Police, a position he held until his retirement in 2010; and WHEREAS, during those years, crime in the City was reduced by 32%; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney's contributions have been numerous, leaving behind a department that overcame various challenges to win the trust of its residents for the overall benefit of the City; and WHEREAS, during his tenure, Chief Timoney employed innovative strategies that helped reverse years of rising crime rates in the City and was responsible for implementing MPD protocols that significantly reduced the number of police shootings and other kinds of violent encounters between MPD officers and civilians currently still in place; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney implemented COMPSTAT whereby crime across the City is reviewed by MPD in a think tank setting to identify the best holistic crime reduction strategies; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney established accountability not only in the use of force by MPD officers, but in the chain of command, holding supervisors accountable for everything their officers did; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney was ultimately recognized nationally and internationally as a leader and expert in law enforcement, democratic policing, and was widely regarded as one of the most progressive and effective police chiefs in the country; and WHEREAS, Chief Timoney envisioned and worked diligently to establish a first-rate law enforcement college in the City housing a police academy, in-service curriculum, and an international program for police officers from around the world coupled with a high school component to provide a pathway to law enforcement careers for the next generation of police officers; and WHEREAS, in 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-01315 authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Miami -Dade County School Board pertaining to the design, construction, and funding of a co -located International Police Training Facility known as the Miami Police College and the Law Enforcement High School on City - owned property created from the unification of properties located at 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City is the owner of a structure currently known as the Miami Police College located adjacent to the Miami Police Department Central Station, which would serve as a fitting recognition of the dedicated services by Chief Timoney and his legacy to the City by officially designating said structure in his honor; 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 hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby renames the Miami Police College located at 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida to the "John F. Timoney Police College." Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all administrative actions necessary to effectuate the renaming of the said facility. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, City Attor ey 7/18/2017 1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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.