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Home My WebLink AboutR-2019-114 City Authorizing to Participate in the 2019 Edward Byne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant (''JALSG''), A Formula Grant Provided by The United States Department of Justice RESOLUTION NO. 2019-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE LOCAL SOLICITATION GRANT ("JALSG"), A FORMULA GRANT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, TO PROVIDE FEDERAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNDING TO STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS FOR CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT, IF AWARDED TO THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Broward Sheriffs Office, as the lead agency for a countywide grant program to assist in providing federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, filed an Application with the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach is eligible to be a sub-recipient and will benefit from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the above "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 2. That an Application for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant was filed through the Broward Sheriffs Office, by and between the City of Dania Beach, in the format consistent with Exhibit "A" which is attached and made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section3. That the grant funding from the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant is authorized, and that such funding shall be directed to the Broward Sheriffs Office, which office shall provide record keeping and reporting required by the grant award. Section 4. That the proper City officials are authorized to accept and execute the Grant Agreement if it is awarded to the City, and further, the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor revisions to the Agreement as are deemed necessary and proper for the best interests of the City. Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 23, 2019. ATTEST: A . THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC LORI LEWELLEN CITY CLERK ee�� Od` MAYOR geLISHE�y APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRE TNESS: TH . S J. A BR CITY TTORN 2 RESOLUTION#2019-114 EXHIBIT "A" 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AGENCY: Broward Sheriffs Office Dania Beach District PROJECT NAME: Conveyance and Business Burglary Prevention Initiative GOALS: • To reduce the amount of conveyance and business burglaries and apprehend those responsible. • To monitor known offenders and reduce the likelihood of them committing more crimes. • Support the retention of the regional crime analyst. OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIES: • Conduct surveillance on locations that have expeienced an increase in conveyance and business burglaries. • Meet with business owners and conduct CPTED surveys of their property in order to "Target harden" facilities and parking lots. IDENTIFIERS: • Conveyance Burglaries • Business Burglaries • Repeat Offenders PROJECT ABSTRACT The Broward County Sheriff's Office Dania Beach District will utilize awarded JAG Funds for overtime expenses related to a conveyance and business burglary prevention initiative. These funds will allow the Dania Beach District to conduct plainclothes and unmarked surveillance in locations that are experiencing an increase in the above crimes. These locations will be identified through our regional crime analyst who will provide current data regarding times, dates and location of crimes. Deputies and Detectives will be deployed in these areas in an attempt to apprehend suspects who are responsible for committing these offenses. Deputies and Detectives will also meet with business owners throughout Dania Beach and conduct CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) surveys. These surveys will assist in identifying ways to improve the security of facilities and parking lots. 3 RESOLUTION#2019-114 PROJECT NARRATIVE: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: (Description of the Issue) Currently, the City of Dania Beach is the home to numerous construction projects such as several hotels, a casino, roadway improvements, and beach revitalization. Also, the Dania Pointe project which is a 102 acre of premeir development with almost 1 million square feet of retail and restaurants in addition to offices, hotels, luxury apartments and public entertainment venues. The city has various main thoroughfares running through and around it such as; State Road 7, 1-95, 1-595, State Road 84, Federal Highway and Florida's Turnpike. Dania Beach also borders Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Port Everglades. This causes large amounts of vehicular traffic and vacationers to pass through or lodge in the city. During Dania Beach's growth, there has been an increase in conveyance and business burglaries. In 2019 (January thru mid August) there have been a total of 221 conveyance burglaries reported. In 2019 (January thru mid August) there have been a total of 55 business burglaries reported. A majority of the cases stem from the numerous parking lots and commercial areas located within the city. PROJECT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION: The Conveyance and Business Burglary Prevention Initiative is designed to conduct surveillance on locations that have experienced an increase in conveyance and business burglaries. In addition, law enforcement officers will meet with business owners and conduct CPTED surveys of their property in order to "Target harden" facilities and parking lots. Covert surveillance will be conducted by assigned personnel at locations determined by the data provided by the Regional Crime Analyst. All activity (Field interviews, citations and arrests) will be documented by each employee on an end of shift report. Any suspects detained will be interviewed/debriefed by a detective. Assigned personnel will meet with surrounding jurisdictions to discuss crime trends and possible suspects. Law Enforcement will conduct covert surveillance by assigned personnel at locations determined by the data provided by the Regional Crime Analyst. All activity will be routed via Computor aided Data (CAD) dispatch (calls for service), Event Reports, Field Interviews, Citations and Arrests will be documented by each employee on an end of shift report. Any suspects detained will be interviewed/debriefed by a detective. Assigned personnel will meet with surrounding jurisdictions to discuss crime trends and possible suspects. 4 RESOLUTION#2019-114 CAPABILITIES and COMPETENCIES: All assigned personnel will be or have been trained to conduct covert surveillance along with CPTED Practitioners who have been certified to conduct security surveys to "Target harden" identified locations. PLAN for COLLECTING the DATA: All grant activities will be documented by law enforcement officers and the City of Dania Beach will provide quarterly programmatic reports to the City of Pompano Beach to submit through BJA's Performance Measures Platform. DISCLOSURE OF PENDING APPLICATIONS: The City of Dania Beach does not have pending applications submitted within the last 12 months for federally funded assistance that include requests for funding to support the same project being proposed under this solicitation and will cover the identical cost items outlined in the budget narrative and worksheet in the application under this solicitation. DISCLOSURE OF HIGH RISK STATUS: The City of Dania Beach is not identified as a "High Risk Status" in accordance with grant guidelines. DISCLOSURE of LOBBYING: The City of Dania Beach is not or has not been involved in lobbying. LOCAL GOVERNING BODY REVIEW: The City of Dania Beach will forward proof that this application will be reviewed by its Commission. 5 RESOLUTION#2019-114