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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO HAVE THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT RENEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PROACTIVE UNDERCOVER OPERATION, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33338, BY USING "BAIT" BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ALONG WITH ANY ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIVE MEANS, IN ORDER TO COMBAT BICYCLE AND SCOOTER THEFTS IN THE CITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT ITS RESULTS, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION, AT THE END OF THE OPERATION. Β 

September 3, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - C7 O

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
September 3, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO HAVE THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT RENEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PROACTIVE UNDERCOVER OPERATION, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33338, BY USING "BAIT" BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ALONG WITH ANY ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATIVE MEANS, IN ORDER TO COMBAT BICYCLE AND SCOOTER THEFTS IN THE CITY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT ITS RESULTS, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION, AT THE END OF THE OPERATION.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David Suarez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure, if any, at the City Commission meeting.

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

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

No

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

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Renew and Strengthen MBPD's Bait Bicycle and Scooter Operation. (Suarez) CA

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