City Commission vote to accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its December 9, 2016 meeting approving the naming of the South Pointe Park Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of Miami Beach Police Department and, pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code, setting a public hearing for February 8, 2017 to consider the naming of the South Pointe Park Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton, and directing the City Clerk to publish the appropriate public notice.

At the December 9, 2016 Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting, the committee approved moving to the full Commission the naming of the South Pointe Park Fountain in memory of Mark N. Overton, former Deputy Chief of Miami Beach Police Department.

Chief Mark N. Overton was born in the City of Miami Beach and in 1984, at the age of 21, Chief Overton joined the Hialeah Police Department. While at the Hialeah Police Department, he served in the SWAT, Criminal Investigations, and Narcotics/Special Investigations. His ascent through the ranks included serving as a Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief, reaching the rank of Chief in November of 2007.
 
In March 2012, after 28 years of service Chief Overton, retired from the Hialeah Police Department and accepted a position as the Deputy Chief for the Miami Beach Police Department. Chief Overton was appointed as The Village of Bal Harbour’s Police Chief on January 6, 2014.

Chief Overton obtained a bachelors degree in Public Administration from Barry University. Throughout his law enforcement career, Chief Overton received several career honors and awards to include but not limited to Officer of the Year, the Purple Heart, Combat Cross, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Supervisor, and Administrative Excellence.

He passed away on November 3, 2016 and his remarkable legacy will continue to live on through South Florida’s community. The City of Miami Beach proclaimed December 14, 2016 as Chief Mark N. Overton Day.

Pursuant to Section 82-503(b) of the City Code concerning the naming of interior portion(s) of a public facility (including naming of interior portion(s) of a park), the City Commission is required to have majority vote on the NCAC’s recommendation. Thereafter, the City Commission may consider the proposal at a public hearing and the proposal be accompanied by a written analysis prepared by the City Administration.

At the close of the City Commission public hearing, the approval of the proposal requires a 5/7ths vote. Unless expressly provided otherwise in the City Commission Resolution approving the naming, the approval shall establish the presumption that the City shall assume the costs associated with the ongoing maintenance of the approved naming.   

A proposed 12x12 plaque is proposed to be installed at the South Pointe Park Fountain, which will cost an estimated $1,300.00 for production and installation. CIP’s South Pointe Park Fountain Project will be funding this plaque. All future maintenance costs of the plaque will be covered by the City.