Submitted By: Michael Balken / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Informational Item regarding the Mutual Aid Agreement for Operational Assistance between the Ocala Police Department and the Gainesville Police Department
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala and Gainesville Police departments are located so that it is beneficial for each to provide mutual aid in law enforcement services and resources. This collaboration ensures that both entities can effectively respond to critical situations, including emergencies.
The Mutual Aid for Operational Assistance Agreement has been in place since at least 2011 and has been renewed each year since.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
In compliance with Council’s Resolution 2011-41, the Mayor and Chief of Police are authorized to jointly enter into and execute on behalf of City Council interlocal law enforcement agreements, cooperation agreements, or assistance agreements with federal, state, or local agencies provided that such agreements do not require or obligate the expenditure of City funds. The deployment of officers, police staff, or police resources consistent with the Chief of Police’s sound discretion shall not constitute an expenditure of City funds.
Agreements so executed are required to be first approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney’s Office and then placed on the City Council Agenda immediately after execution as an Informational Item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed by the City’s Procurement and Contracting Officer in compliance with City policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny