R9Q - Update on Security Planning for Mass Attacks

Discussion Items - R9 Q

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The City is a densely populated urban area that is home to approximately 80,000 residents and hosts throngs of visitors each day. As a result, the City’s streets and public spaces are consistently busy and crowded, and the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents and visitors is the most fundamental and important function performed by the City. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that recent mass attacks, including those perpetrated by active shooters and persons using vehicles as weapons, have killed and injured dozens of innocent civilians in the public spaces of other cities.

Accordingly, to the extent any such information can be provided without compromising or divulging any sensitive information, I would like a general update from the Police Department regarding the City’s security planning to prevent such mass attacks from occurring in the City, so that my colleagues and I may discuss, and act, as we deem necessary in furtherance of this critical initiative.

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Office of Mayor Steven Meiner

Sponsor(s)

Mayor Steven Meiner

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Discuss/Action, Police Update on Security Planning to Prevent Mass Attacks. (Meiner)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

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