Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-08-2010 Regular — reading text

remaining violations were removed; however a total of $ 650. 00 in administrative fees and $ 83, 250.00 in fines had accrued. The son and the caregiver of the property owner provided a letter requesting the City settle the fees and fines for a total of $ 1, 650. 00, and Mr. Bolduc informed that Mr. Lorenz recommends acceptance of the offer, citing reasons of homestead exemption and owner competence. Oftl, Discussion included that the property is in compliance at this time; however, equipment remains on the property that could result in another code enforcement case, but that has not transpired at this time. The Mayor asked for public input. There was none. Mr. Nabors moved to reject the offer of $ 1, 650.00 and to table discussion until sometime in the future. Mr. Rynearson moved a friendly amendment to an open -ended date no later than 60 days, or the Council meeting of June 22, 2010. Mr. Nabors stated he would not accept the friendly amendment. The City Manager advised he would update and provide additional information to Council at their June 22 meeting. The City Attorney advised a motion is still needed whether to accept or reject the offer. The City Manager questioned why a motion was needed since the item is being continued to June 22, when he provides additional information and Council will be in a better position to accept, reject, or amend the offer. The City Attorney advised the original motion is to table the discussion and that is what needs to be voted on. Mr. Nabors moved to table the discussion. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Reeves moved to continue the item until the Council meeting of June 22, 2010. Mr. Patterson seconded motionand it carried by a vote of 4 to 1 with Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor and Holmes opposed (gossom absent, Seat 4 vacant). 10 Regular Council 5/ 25/ 10 MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS ( CONT) The Mayor stated he also attended the Police Memorial; he attended a Broadway Concert in the Auditorium; received good reviews on the Golf Club from members of a golf tournament that was held there; the Friends of the Museum volunteers received an award; he attended the Air Force Special Operations Awards Ceremony at Hurlburt; announced Billy Bowlegs will be arriving on June 3; announced the Museum' s Last Scourge of the Gulf summer exhibit; and reminded everyone of the Special Council Meeting on budget policies on June 1 at 5 pm. INSTALLATION The City Attorney conducted the Oath of Office for Mike Minich, Seat 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive Completed: 5/ 28/ 10 OF This page is left intentionally blank 12  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 8, 2010 Consent Agenda Memorandum of Understanding Synopsis: Creates a MOU with Gainesville, FL PD for the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Agenda Item Number: 892  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT MEMORANDUM TO Robert T. Mearns, City Manager FROM: Ted Litschauer Chief of Police DATE : May 21, 2010 REF : Memorandum of Understanding with NFLICAC 1. BACKGROUND: 1. 1 The Fort Walton Beach Police Department ( FWBPD), as well as the City of Gainesville and various other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, have individually entered into an annual Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) with the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ( NFLICAC). The North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provides the MOU for signature by the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction, which in our case is the Chief of Police. 1. 2 The City Council has previously authorized the Fort Walton Beach Police Department to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for this purpose. 1. 2. 1. 1 The MOU with NFLICAC has previously required annual renewal. 1. 3 Effective May 31, 2010,NFLICAC MOUs will no longer expire annually. This MOU will continue perpetually, unless canceled by either party. The MOU provides that either party may cancel the MOU with appropriate notice. 1. 4 The purpose of this MOU is to formalize working relationships between participating agencies, in order to achieve maximum cooperation in a combined law enforcement effort aimed at combating and technology crimes against children in the state of Florida and nation wide. 1. 5 The parties agree that the task force is a joint operation in which all agencies act as partners. The Gainesville Police Department, Investigations Bureau' s chain of command, is responsible for the policy and general direction of the task force. The task force coordinator will periodically contact supervisors and investigators from other participating agencies to keep them informed of training opportunities, unusual circumstances, as well as problems or successes of the task force. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1 A review of similar and previous MOU documents by the Fort Walton Beach city attorney has determined it contains provisions which require approval and authorization for the Police Chief to sign it. 13  3. FINANCIAL: 3. 1 The only expenses to be incurred, relative to participation in this task force, will be ordinary payroll costs for the duty time expended. 3. 2 No budget transfer is required 4. CONCLUSION: 4. 1 It is in the best interest of the City of Fort Walton Beach and its citizens for the Police Department to work well with other law enforcement agencies, including the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 4. 2 It is prudent to have a current Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) to guide the actions of the various agencies as they work together. 5. RECOMMENDATION: 5. 1 I recommend that the City Council approve this Memorandum of Understanding with the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and authorize the Police Chief to execute it. Thank you. Reviewed and Submitted by: oS /as m/ o Ted Litschauer n Chief Of Police Reviewed and Concur: Brandy Wunker I zyd-r) Date nancial Director i Reviewed for Agenda: Robert T. Mearns Date City Manager Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding ( 4 pages) 14  NORTH FLORIDA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING I. PARTIES This Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) is entered into between the City of Gainesville, located in Gainesville, Florida, and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department located in Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. H. SOURCE AND SCOPE A. Funding source Since 2003 the City of Gainesville Police Department has been selected as the Task Force Agency for the North Florida ICAC Task Force through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention ( hereinafter OJJDP) to participate locally and nationally to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations and prosecutions of internet and technology facilitated exploitation and equipment, victimization of children in north Florida by providing such resources as expertise, training, and investigative and prosecutorial support. B. Problem to be addressed With the advent of the Internet and the rapid advancement of computers and technology, criminals are able to victimize adults, children, businesses, organizations, etc. in an environment that affords them complete anonymity. This ability to cross Jurisdictions in a medium which is advancing in technology faster than law enforcement agencies can keep up, and the cost in keeping up with these technological advances in an environment which is subject to budget constraints, requires a multi- jurisdictional and multi- agency approach. III. INTENT AND PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT The purpose of this MOU is to formalize working relationships between agencies that have entered into written agreement to achieve maximum cooperation in a combined law enforcement effort aimed at combating technology facilitated crimes against children in the State of Florida and nationwide. By signing this MOU, participants are agreeing to join the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ( hereinafter ICAC) for the purpose of promoting a coordinated effort in investigating and prosecuting said crimes and adhere to the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards. This MOU is not intended, and should not be construed, to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by law or otherwise by any third party against the parties, the United States, or the officers, employees, agents, or other associated personnel thereof. 2010 North Florida ICAC Task Force MOU Page 1 of 4 Printed: 5/ 17/ 2010 15  IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ICAC' s goals are to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of investigations and prosecutions of technology facilitated crimes against children, and to increase public awareness and prevention of said offenses. ICAC' s objectives are to: Increase the investigative capabilities of law enforcement officers in the detection, investigation of ICAC offenses and the apprehension of ICAC offenders. Conduct proactive and reactive ICAC investigations. Increase the number of ICAC state and federal offenses being prosecuted in northern Florida. Create a multi- agency task force response to ICAC offenses in northern Florida. Enhance the nationwide response to ICAC offenses. Develop and deliver ICAC public awareness and prevention programs. V. POLICY AND DIRECTION Activities of ICAC are governed by the