A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT EMPOWERING THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND PARTICIPATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, TO COORDINATE AND PROVIDE RECIPROCAL EMERGENCY AID AND ASSISTANCE IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER OR EMERGENCY.

The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager and City Clerk execute the 2023 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA).

The Emergency Management Act, codified in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, provides that each local government enter into mutual aid agreements within the State for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in cases of escalating emergencies that strain existing resources and personnel. The SMAA ensures timely reimbursement of the costs incurred by the local governments who render such assistance.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) released a revised version of the State Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA), replacing the 2018 SMAA. All counties, municipalities, colleges, universities, special districts, and Native American Tribes within the State are required to sign the 2023 SMAA so that all jurisdictions are operating under the same agreement and eligible for mutual aid on behalf of the State of Florida.

LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE

In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information has been provided by the primary item sponsor as it relates to the subject resolution:

1.    Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

2.    If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

The SMAA ensures timely reimbursement of costs incurred by local governments who render assistance to other jurisdictions under the agreement.