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Committee Assignments - C4 G

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Commissioner Mark Samuelian
DATE:	October 30, 2019

SUBJECT:	REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TOPS PROGRAM: OFF-DUTY POLICE.

ANALYSIS

The TOPS Program was created to provide an extra tool for entertainment district businesses to access off-duty police personnel to further deter crime and bolster the area's safety. As per the attached LTC from the City, the City secured TOPS funding to pay for a supervisor that would oversee the off-duty officers for a minimum of 3 or 4 establishments. However, the businesses (except Mango's) have not yet made use of this program nor have they contributed to its funding.

Recent discussions with ODA leadership have confirmed their commitment to the program and willingness to fully participate.

This item asks that the committee review the current status of this program, identify why the businesses have not been participating, and find ways to remedy the issue.

Applicable Area

South Beach

Is this a Resident Right to Know item?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes		No

Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Mark Samuelian

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	TOPS Program Update