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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH ANDE CORPORATION TO PURCHASE THREE ANDE RAPID DNA SYSTEMS AND TO PRESENT SUCH AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD ALONG WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SAME; (2) APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $7,903,270.00; AND (3) EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SUCH GRANT FUNDS AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06

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WHEREAS, section 943.325, Florida Statutes, requires DNA samples to be taken from every person arrested for a felony, anyone convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, regardless of age, and anyone in custody of a law enforcement agency who is subject to an immigration detainer issued by a federal agency; and
WHEREAS, the DNA profiles developed from such samples are maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department�s (�MDCR�) intake staff processed 49,579 bookings in 2024 and 49,356 in 2025, including 23,507 and 23,793 felony bookings, respectively, in 2024 and 2025; and
WHEREAS, during the intake process, MDCR staff routinely encounter individuals whose identities cannot be immediately confirmed; and
WHEREAS, the inability to promptly identify individuals often results in processing delays and requires staff to consult with outside agencies; and
WHEREAS, the use of a DNA profile is a more reliable method of identification than using fingerprints or other biometric data; and
WHEREAS, rapid DNA technology allows for the fully automated generation of a DNA profile in less than two hours, without the need for a technical user or laboratory; and
WHEREAS, the ANDE Rapid DNA system can analyze a wide range of sample types including, but not limited to, buccal swabs, blood, bodily fluids, body tissue, bone, touch items, beverages, cigarettes, steering wheels, weapons, and clothing; and
WHEREAS, by using the ANDE Rapid DNA system, MDCR staff will be able to identify individuals in significantly less time than it currently takes to confirm certain identities; and
WHEREAS, after a sample is processed through the ANDE Rapid DNA system, the DNA profile is automatically uploaded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation�s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database, and an automatic notification is made if a matching profile is identified; and
WHEREAS, MDCR intends to deploy the ANDE Rapid DNA system in its Intake and Release Bureau, two units will be in the intake area and the other will be in the Release Unit; and
WHEREAS, among other benefits, deployment of this technology in these areas will enable MDCR to identify violent offenders during the booking process and provide two opportunities to match individuals in custody to unsolved cases prior to their release; and
WHEREAS, in addition, to directly improving MDCR operations, the ANDE Rapid DNA system will also support MDCR�s work with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 908.1033, Florida Statutes, the purchase of the ANDE Rapid DNA system may be funded by a Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Board of Immigration Enforcement (�SBIE�) grant; and
WHEREAS, MDCR received a quote in the amount of $7,903,270.00 for three ANDE Rapid DNA systems including three booking devices, installation, training, consumables, and a five-year warranty, and will seek SBIE grant funding in said amount; and
WHEREAS, this Board supports efforts to promptly identify individuals who may be connected to outstanding, unresolved, or unsolved criminal activity while they are in custody and recognizes that such efforts enhance the safety of law enforcement officers and the community at large,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Approves the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Directs the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to negotiate an agreement with ANDE Corporation to purchase three ANDE Rapid DNA systems. The Board further directs the County Mayor or Mayor�s designee to present such agreement to the Board along with any recommendations regarding same.
Section 3. Authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to apply for and receive grant funds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the approximate amount of $7,903,270.00 as reimbursement for three ANDE Rapid DNA systems.
Section 4. Authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to execute necessary documents and agreements for the receipt of the grant funds described in section 3 and to exercise all provisions set forth therein.
Section 5. Waives the provisions of Resolution No. R-130-06 requiring that agreements with non-governmental entities be executed by all other parties prior to presentation to this Board for approval.