INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY POLICING INOVATIONS IN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREASINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this �3I day of
re.tvLbt. , 2016 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 first 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 Years 2012-
2013, 2013 -2014, 2014 -2015 and 2015 -2016 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 2016 -2017, 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, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
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 $171,402.34 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. $169,800.00 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. $1,602.34 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 the sale of synthetic drugs (commonly referred to as "K2"
& "Spice ") and reduce the prevalence of prostitution.
Objective 1: Eliminate sales and distribution of synthetic drugs by
retail establishments.
Tasks:
a) Identify retail locations which may be engaging in
sales of synthetic drugs;
b) Gather intelligence information through proactive law
enforcement techniques, utilizing undercover
techniques and surveillance equipment; and
c) Conduct regular plainclothes operations to determine
if synthetic drugs are being offered for sale in retail
establishments.
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Outcome Measures:
a) Conduct a minimum of four (4) operations to determine if
retail establishments in the CRA area are selling
synthetic drugs.
b) File criminal charges against any representative, owner,
or manager of a retail establishment where probable
cause is established that they are selling synthetic drugs.
c) Notify the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and
Tobacco of any such charges, so that administrative
action may be taken against those establishments which
hold licenses to sell alcoholic beverages.
Objective 2: Reduce incidence of prostitution and solicitations by
"Johns" in the target area.
Tasks:
a) Conduct prostitution operations in the East Gateway
District utilizing police officers as decoys;
b) Utilize directed patrols 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 operations
annually in the CRA; and
b) Reduction in citizen - generated prostitution complaints in
the CRA area.
Goal 2: Address homeless issues in the East Gateway District.
Objective 1: Participate in the city's homeless initiative.
Tasks:
a) Utilize directed patrols in areas known to be frequented
by homeless individuals for the purpose of locating
homeless encampments and identifying homeless
persons new to the area or not known to the CRA
officers;
b) Enforce statutes and ordinances against public drinking,
public urination, loitering or prowling, etc.;
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c) Utilize 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.
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, or
referral to the appropriate social services agency; and
c) CRA officers will complete Field Interview Reports (FIRs)
in the appropriate circumstances.
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 and identify
properties meeting the criteria for referral to the
Nuisance Abatement Board.
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 those properties meeting the criteria for referral to
the Nuisance Abatement Board to discourage criminal
behavior at those locations.
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, neglected properties, etc.)
c) Identify and refer all properties determined to meet the
criteria for referral to the Nuisance Abatement Board and
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provide the necessary documentation to support that
referral.
Objective 2: Enhance the relationship between the residential
neighborhoods and the police department, and
increase the perception of safety through enhanced
community policing efforts.
Tasks:
a) Conduct regular park, walk, and talk (PWT) activities in
the single and multi - family residential areas within the
CRA; and
b) Make citizen contacts during PWT activities for the
purpose of community relations and information
gathering.
Outcome Measures:
a) CRA officers will conduct a minimum of four (4) PWT
activities in the single and multi - family residential areas
per week.
b) CRA officers will document the outcome of the PWT
activities in the TriTech clearance notes for that PWT.
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 and the Downtown area only;
b) The Team assignment will always ensure coverage
by two (2) officers;
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;
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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:
Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Seth Taylor, CRA Executive Director
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562 -4072
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562 -4046
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'
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).
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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.
Approved as to form:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
By: Ckea(lencrc.1oS
Attest:
George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
.Ji I)LCL %t(c
Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
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Countersigned: y
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: tkOla, a, 4ui
William B. Horne 11
City Manager
Attest:
Robert J urette Rosemarie CaII
City Atto ey City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Position Enhancement Fact Sheet
Police Department - CRA Funded Officers
For FY 2016/17
1 Officer
Step 6
2 Officers
Step 6
Base Salary 62,961.23 125,922.46
Pension (15 %) 9,444.18 18,888.37
Social Security (1.45 %) 912.94 1,825.88
Major Medical (employee only) 9,585.12 19,170.24
Life Insurance 10.00 20.00
Workers Compensation 1,988.20 3,976.40
Fuel
TOTAL
84, 900.00 169, 800.00
$1,602.34
171,402.34