INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - EAST GATEWAY DISTRICTINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this a2./ s day of
C<<� , 2013 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Clearwater, Florida (CRA), a redevelopment agency established
pursuant to law, and the City of Clearwater (CITY), a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made and entered between the parties
pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the "Florida Interlocal Cooperation
Act of 1969 "; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.361(1) of the Florida Statutes allows for the use
of Tax Increment Funding (TIF) funds for community policing innovations in
Community Redevelopment Areas; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has established the new East Gateway Five -Year
Action Program for fiscal years 2012 -2017, which includes the element to
"continue to provide a more visible community policing presence within the East
Gateway neighborhood "; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has ascertained that the East Gateway District
continues to experience a critical need for an enhanced community policing
presence in order to specifically reduce drug dealing, prostitution and street
crimes in the target area, and address quality of life issues; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY entered into an Interlocal Agreement
during the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 in order to provide for the CRA's financial
contribution to an additional community policing presence by the CITY in the East
Gateway area above and beyond the current activity levels; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has funded two police officers for Fiscal Year
2012/2013 and wants to continue the use of TIF funds to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the CITY want to enter into another Interlocal
Agreement during the Fiscal Year 2013/2014, outlining the scope of services and
responsibilities of the parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants made by each
party to the other and of the mutual advantages to be realized by the parties
hereto, the CRA and the CITY agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. The term of this Interlocal Agreement will be October
1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
Section 2. Intent. It is the intent of the parties that the TIF funds paid to
the CITY by the CRA pursuant to Section 163.361(1), Florida Statutes, be used
to provide a more visible community policing presence within the East Gateway
neighborhood.
Section 3. Responsibilities of the CRA
Function:
Provide TIF funding in the total amount of $159,786.00 for the contract year, said
funds to be utilized by the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) to provide the
additional community policing presence, to be allocated in the following manner:
A. $156,840.00 to pay for the salaries, and benefits for two (2) police
officers for the contract year. Exhibit "A," Position Enhancement
Fact Sheet, attached hereto and incorporated by reference,
contains detailed specifications on salary and benefits.
B. $2,946.00 the estimated fuel cost for the contract year for a police
vehicle used by the two (2) police officers within the East Gateway
CRA District.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the CITY
Scope of Duties. The services that the CITY will provide will be carried
out by the CPD. These services are:
A) Implementation of a Law Enforcement Strategy in the East Gateway area
as follows:
Goal 1: Reduce drug dealing, prostitution, and street crimes.
Objective 1: Eliminate drug dealing and criminal activity conducted
by career criminals in the targeted area.
Tasks:
a) Identify the drug dealers and gang members in the
area;
b) Gather intelligence information through proactive law
enforcement techniques, utilizing undercover
techniques, and surveillance equipment; and
c) Develop confidential informants to assist in furthering
criminal investigations and prosecution of repeat
criminal offenders.
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Outcome Measures:
a) Develop four (4) confidential informants in the target
area;
b) File criminal charges against 100% of identified drug
dealers in the target area; and
c) Complete FIR's /Reports on 100% of suspected gang
members in the target area;
Objective 2: Reduce incidence of prostitution and solicitations by
"Johns" in the target area.
Tasks:
a) Conduct reverse prostitution operations in the East
Gateway District utilizing police officers as decoys;
b) Utilize directed patrol to discourage prostitutes and
"Johns" from frequenting the area; and
c) Seek prosecution enhancements for repeat offenders
that commit prostitution and solicitation offenses when
applicable.
Outcome measures:
a) Conduct minimum of six (6) prostitution reverse
operations annually in the East Gateway District; and
b) 10% reduction in citizen generated calls related to
prostitution and solicitation from the previous fiscal year.
Goal 2: Address homeless issues in the East Gateway District.
Objective 1: Participate in the city's homeless initiative.
Tasks:
a) Utilize directed patrol in areas known to be frequented by
homeless individuals;
b) Enforce statutes and ordinances against public drinking, public
urination, loitering or prowling, etc.;
c) Utilize and expand the "no trespass" affidavit program when
authorized to address public safety interests in the target area;
and
d) Participate in activities /programs related to homelessness, as
appropriate.
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Outcome measures:
a) 100% of reported or observed violations of criminal law or
ordinances will result in arrest, report, citation, warning, or
referral to the appropriate social services agency;
b) 100% of observed or reported trespass violations will result in
trespass warnings, or arrest when authorized by Florida State
Statute within the East Gateway District; and
c) 10% reduction is citizen generated calls related to offenses
associated with homelessness from the previous fiscal year
2012/2013.
Goal 3: Improve safety and security of residents and businesses in
the East Gateway by implementing strategies identified in the East
Gateway Five -Year Action Program.
Objective 1: Enhance code enforcement activities.
Tasks:
a) Coordinate with the CRA and the City's Code Compliance
Department to enhance code enforcement in the target area
relative to properties that are in disrepair and negatively impact
the quality of life in the East Gateway; and
b) Identify negative environmental factors to discourage criminal
behavior.
Outcome Measures:
a) Conduct regular inspections of properties that are in disrepair
and negatively impact the quality of life in the East Gateway, on
a schedule as agreed upon the CRA, Code Enforcement
Inspector, and CPD; and
b) Identify and report to the CRA negative environmental factors
(need for improved street lightning, vacant buildings, etc).
B) In order to carry out the Law Enforcement Strategy above, the CPD will
provide the following:
1. Two (2) fully- equipped police officers to provide law
enforcement services to the target area defined as the East
Gateway for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
2. Specific duties, activities, and responsibilities:
a) The officers will be assigned to a Community Policing
Team with geographical responsibility for the East
Gateway District only;
b) The Team assignment will always ensure coverage
by two (2) officers;
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c) Schedules of the officers will vary based on the
determination of the CRA and CPD management to
best serve the residents and business owners in the
East Gateway area. CRA shall be notified of
significant changes of officers' schedules or
assignments;
d) Officers will patrol by either vehicles or bicycles;
e) A report of police activities and statistical information
will be provided to the CRA on a monthly and yearly
basis; and
f) The officers selected will be experienced, current
members of the CPD.
3. An existing, fully- equipped Police Car.
C) All CRA funds pursuant to this agreement will be kept in the
CPD's departmental account.
D) No charges to the CRA account will be made for activities or
hours worked by the two (2) officers outside the CRA area or
for equipment used outside the CRA area.
E) Other administrative duties as mutually agreed.
Section 5. Notice. Sixty (60) days notice by either party to the
other pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement shall be given in writing and
hand - delivered or mailed as follows:
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Community Redevelopment Agency
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
City of Clearwater
Attn: Rod Irwin, Asst City Mgr. for Econ. Development
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562 -4040
Section 6. Entire Agreement. This document embodies the whole
Agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions or
allegations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties, their successors, assigns and legal
representatives.
Section 7. Indemnification. The CRA and the CITY agree to be fully
responsible for their own acts of negligence, or their respective agents'
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acts of negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and
agree to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence only to
the extent permitted by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein
is intended to nor shall it be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or
limitation from liability that the CRA and the CITY are entitled to under the
doctrine of sovereign immunity (Section 768.28, Florida Statutes).
Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CITY to
be sued by third parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 8. Maintenance of Effort. The expenditures authorized by this
Agreement are solely and exclusively to increase community policing
activity and resources. The City agrees that no diminishment of existing
police efforts in the East Gateway will occur as a result of this agreement.
Section 9. Filing Effective Date. As required by Section
163.01(11), Florida Statutes, the Interlocal Agreement shall be filed with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas County after execution by the
parties, and shall take effect upon the date of filing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives,
have executed this agreement as the date first above written.
Appjoved a to form:
Pamela K. Akin
Attorney for CRA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
ATTEST:
By: .k 1JC u- 67.
Rosemarie Call, City C
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Countersigned:
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Robert J. rette
Assistant ty Attorney
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: .10 ,475'. Fvr•
Willi B. Horne II
City Manager
Attest:
Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Position Enhancement Fact Sheet
Police Department - CRA Funded Officers
For FY 2013/14
1 Officer
Step 5
2 Officers
Step 5
Base Salary 55,406.26 110,812.52
Pension (24.69 %) 13,679.81 27,359.61
Social Security (1.45 %) 803.39 1,606.78
Major Medical (employee
only) 6,763.92 13,527.84
Life Insurance 10.00 20.00
Workers Compensation 1,760.00 3,520.00
78,420.00 156,840.00
Fuel 2,946.00
TOTAL 159,786.00