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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE ACTION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS, TO EXERCISE THE CANCELLATION PROVISIONS AND TERMINATION CLAUSES CONTAINED THEREIN

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying Memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board finds it is in the best interest of Miami-Dade County to approve the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement between the U. S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Police Department, in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizes the County Mayor and/or County Mayor�s Designee to execute Agreements for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County, and to execute any amendments, modifications, renewals and extensions of same, to exercise the cancellation provisions contained in the Agreement, and termination clauses of any contracts and agreements on behalf of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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TO: Honorable Chairman Joe A. Martinez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

FROM: Carlos A. Gimenez
Mayor

SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Agreement Between The U.S. Department Of Justice Bureau Of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Miami-Dade County

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Police Department. The Memorandum of Agreement establishes the terms of reimbursement to the Miami-Dade Police Department for the joint operation/task force known as �ATF TASK FORCE.� This Agreement is effective with the signature of all parties and terminates September 30, 2017.

Scope
The Memorandum of Agreement provides for the reimbursement to the Miami-Dade Police Department for the overtime costs of police officer(s) assigned to and participating in this Task Force and other approved costs.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The Memorandum of Agreement establishes the procedures and responsibilities of Miami-Dade County and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the reimbursement of certain overtime and other approved costs.

Track Record/Monitor
The Miami-Dade Police Department, Robbery Bureau Lieutenant Danny Villanueva, will monitor this Agreement.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND
Background
The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement is to establish the procedures and responsibilities of Miami-Dade County and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the reimbursement of certain overtime and other approved costs incurred for participation in this Task Force. These other costs include, but are not limited to, travel, fuel, training, and equipment, directly related to work performed by officer(s) assigned as members of this Task Force with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to conduct an official investigation. Reimbursements are contingent upon annual federal appropriation laws. This Agreement will benefit Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Police Department as it will facilitate an inter-agency joint operation/task force where subjects will be arrested on federal charges with the potential for serious sentencing, including lengthy jail sentences. This is an important partnership opportunity with a key federal agency, conducting joint investigations which target known violent criminals, and addressing other related law enforcement matters.


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Genaro �Chip� Iglesias
Office of the Mayor