R9AE - Discuss Mbpd Staffing

Discussion Items - R9 {{item.number}}

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TITLE:

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

As reflected in Letter to Commission (“LTC”) No. 376-2025, which is attached hereto, the Miami Beach Police Department (the “Police Department”) is anticipated to achieve full staffing by the end of September 2025. I believe this is an important milestone that merits discussion with the City Commission.

Ensuring adequate police personnel and resources is not only essential to maintaining public safety and quality of life in the City, but also directly impacts both our officers’ effectiveness and the well-being of our residents and visitors. As such, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss this matter and what it means for our community and the Police Department moving forward.

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 Regarding MB Police Department Staffing. (Meiner)

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