INTERNAL AGREEMENT FOR POLICING INNOVATIONS IN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREAS• •
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this /3 day of
Lh 1.66( , 2018 by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
th 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 ascertained that the Downtown Gateway District,
Town Lake District, and Downtown Core District, continue 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 Downtown 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, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 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 2018-2019, 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, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
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 Community
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Redevelopment Area which includes the Downtown Gateway District, Town Lake
District, and Downtown Core District
Section 3.
Function:
Responsibilities of the CRA
Provide TIF funding in the total amount of $176,279.96 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. $173,080.00 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. $3,199.96 the estimated fuel cost for the contract year for a police
vehicle used by the two (2) police officers within the Community
Redevelopment Area.
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 Community
Redevelopment Area as follows:
Goal 1: Reduce the sale of illegal narcotics and reduce the prevalence
of prostitution.
Objective 1: Eliminate sales and distribution of illegal narcotics.
Tasks:
a) Identify street level dealers which may be engaging in
sales of illegal narcotics;
b) Gather intelligence information through proactive law
enforcement techniques, utilizing undercover
techniques and surveillance equipment; and
c) Conduct regular plainclothes operations to determine
if illegal narcotics are being offered for sale in the
Community Redevelopment Area.
Outcome Measures:
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a) Conduct a minimum of six (6) operations to determine if
individuals in the Community Redevelopment Area are
selling illegal narcotics.
b) File criminal charges against anyone where probable
cause is established that they are selling illegal narcotics.
c) If any retail establishments are found to be engaging in the
sales of illegal narcotics, the Florida Division of Alcoholic
Beverages and Tobacco will be notified 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.
Goal 2:
Area.
Tasks:
a) Conduct prostitution operations in the Community
Redevelopment Area 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 Community Redevelopment Area; and
Address homeless issues in the Community Redevelopment
Objective 1: Participate in the city's homeless initiative.
Tasks:
a) Utilize directed patrol 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.;
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.
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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 Community
Redevelopment Area; 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 Community Redevelopment Area.
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
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.
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Tasks:
a) Conduct regular park, walk and talk (PWT) activities in the
Community Redevelopment Area; 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 Community Redevelopment Area 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
Community Redevelopment 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
Community Redevelopment Area. CRA shall be
notified of significant changes of officers' schedules or
assignments;
d) Officers will patrol by either vehicles, foot, 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.
a) All CRA funds pursuant to this agreement will be kept
in the CPD's departmental account.
b) No charges to the CRA account will be made for
activities or hours worked by the two (2) officers outside the
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community Redevelopment Area or for equipment used
outside the Community Redevelopment Area.
c) 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: Amanda Thompson, CRA Director
PO BOX 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4072
City of Clearwater
Attn: William B. Horne II, City Manager
PO BOX 4748
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). 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, or their law representatives,
have executed this agreement as the date first above written.
Approved as to form:
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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Countersigned:
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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George N. Cretekos, Chairperson
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
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Matt Smith
City Attorne
By:
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Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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William B. Horne II
City Manager
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Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Position Enhancement Fact Sheet
Police Department - CRA Funded Officers
For FY 2018/19
1 Officer
Step 10
1 Officer 2 Officers
Step 2
Base Salary 74,807.02 55,722.59 130,529.61
Pension (13%) 9,724.91 7,243.94 16,968.85
Social Security (1.45%) 1,084.70 807.98 1,892.68
Major Medical (employee only) 9,583.80 9,583.80 19,167.60
Life Insurance 10.00 10.00 20.00
Workers Compensation 2,250.00 2,250.00 4,500.00
97,460.00
Fuel
75,620.00
173,080.00
$3,199.96
TOTAL 176 279.96