HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-3774RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -:2---, '7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1984, TO EXPEND LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DRONE AS A FIRST
RESPONDER PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO EXCEEDTWO HUNDREDTHIRTY-
FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($234,103.00),
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, the City of
Sunny Isles Beach ("City") and its Police Department are authorized to expend forfeiture funds
from the established Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund("LLETF") forfeiture account, for approved
programs or purchases intended to enhance law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and Florida
Statutes §932.7055(5)(b), upon the request of the Chief of Police to the governing body of a
municipality, liens and forfeiture funds may be expended if accompanied by written certification
that the request complies with the provisions of the aforementioned subsections; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to authorize the expenditure of LLETF funds to
purchase a drone as a first responder program, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty -
Four Thousand One Hundred Three Dollars and No Cents ($234,103.00), which includes a
contingency in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00), attached hereto
as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . Expenditure of Forfeited Monies. Based upon the certification, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to expend Two Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand
One Hundred Three Dollars and No Cents ($234,103.00), which includes a contingency in the
amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.00), from the established Local Law
Enforcement Trust Fund forfeitures account to purchase a drone as a first responder program.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of Januay(,-2025.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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ATTEST
Mauric(o Betancur( CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Moved by: �S econded by:
Vote:
Mayor Svechin ,(Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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Federal Forfeiture .(DOJ) Expenditures
Drone as First Responder Program (includes $ 234,103.00
$30,000 in contingency money)
OTAL: $234,103.00
Certification
1, Edward Santiago, Chief of Police, certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.7055,
the above listed items meet the guidelines of purchase for law enforcement purposes which
include defraying the cost of protracted or complex investigation, or providing for crime
prevention, community policing projects.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: January 16, 2025
RE: Expend LETF Funds to Create a Drone as First Responder Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The City Manager continues to challenge the Police Department to leverage the latest technology to
find innovative ways to keep the residents and visitors of Sunny Isles Beach safe. We are seeking
approval to utilize Department of Justice forfeiture funds to purchase a drone as first responder
program from Axon for $204,103.00. In addition the Police Department is seeking approval to add an
additional $30,000.00 in contingency money for the project. This program will include the purchase and
installation of a drone nest on the roof of the Government Center. The nest will house a drone that can
be launched from the Police Communications Center without an operator needing to visually see the
drone. The operator will have the ability to fly the drone from the Communications Center by directing
it to areas in the city on a map using the existing Hiperwall. The drone will fly autonomously to the
location and allow first responders to live stream video and record when needed to different platforms.
Most times the drone will beat first responders to a location and the information being collected will be
crucial to an enhanced response. The drones are being operated on a 5G network using artificial
intelligence that has obstacle avoidance.
There are a multitude of different calls for service the drone can be used for to assist our officers. Florida
State Statutes dictate when the drones can be used and for what type of police responses. The program
will include applying to the FAA for approval to be able to operate the drone without a visual observer.
Additionally it will include the requisite training for our operators and will also include a representative
from Axon being present for 100 hours to ensure successful launch to the program.
Item Number: 9.1)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in account no. 600-3-5210-464150-99504.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Chief's Certification
Item Number: 9.1)
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