HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-139-3244 - Safe Exchange ZoneRESOLUTION NO. 2017-139-3244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A
SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS: PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City Staff recommends designating the City of Miami Gardens Police
Department (CMGPD) as a Safe Exchange Zone, and
WHEREAS, CMGPD will serve as a location to conduct business where citizens
can feel safe knowing there is video monitoring of the transaction, and
WHEREAS, the Safe Exchange Zone will be under twenty-four (24) hour video
surveillance, and
WHEREAS, there will be two parallel parking spaces with posted signs
specifically for the Program in front of police headquarters, and
WHEREAS, a one-time purchase of two signs, at a total cost of Seventy Dollars
($70.00), is needed for this Program, there are no other costs associated with this
Program, and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
authorize the designation of the City of Miami Gardens Police Department as a Safe
Exchange Zone, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the designation of the City of Miami Gardens Police Department as a
Safe Exchange Zone.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017.
OLIVER GILBERT. Ill, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONETTA TAYLOPyMMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by:
Seconded by:
VOTE;
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III ^ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ly (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis (Yes) (No)
Councilman Rodney Harris (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ^ (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson Ly (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr (Yes) (No)
Resolution No. 2017-139-3244
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
Agenda Cover Memo
Council Meeting Date:
September 12, 2017 Item Type:
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Resolution Ordinance Other
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Fiscal Impact:
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No Ordinance Reading:
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Funding Source:
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Sponsor Name
Cameron D. Benson,
City Manager Department: Police Department
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A
SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The goal of the program is to significantly reduce crimes in the City of Miami Gardens directly or
indirectly related to the sale and trade of goods listed on the internet. There will be two parallel
parking spaces with posted signs specifically for the program in front of police headquarters.
The Safe Exchange Zone will be under 24 hour surveillance through the cameras mounted on
the Public Safety. During the evening and night time hours, the area is well-lit to allow
transactions at all hours. The City of Miami Gardens and the Miami Gardens Police Department
is not responsible for liability arising out of property transactions.
AGENDA ITEM K-6
DESIGNATING CMPD AS SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
The City and Police Department will simply be providing a location to conduct business where
citizens can feel safe knowing there is video recording of the transaction. The program will be at
no cost to the Police Department; however, there will be the need to make a one-time purchase
of two signs at a total cost of $70.00. The signs will be installed by Public Works.
Proposed Action:
That the City Council approves the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Safe Exchange Zone Program.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Public Safety Building surveillance photos.
Attachment B: Bulletin Flyer for Armed Robberies for OfferUp and Letgo ads.
Attachment C: Reflective Aluminum Sign Estimate.