Res No 143-24-16248RESOLUTION NO. 143-24-16248
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
FINES TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR POLICE
BACKGROUND CHECKS FROM $15 TO $30; PROVIDING
FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami (the "City") maintains a Schedule of Fees and Fines
City of South Miami ("City") Commission amends from time to time; and
WHEREAS, from October through August, the number of police background check
transactions increased by 118% compared to the prior fiscal year, with an additional 1,500
transactions, primarily due to the introduction of online payments and 24-hour·processing at the
police department, enhancing convenience and accessibility for residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has become a preferred option for background
checks, as neighboring cities do not offer this service, and the county requires appointments with
long wait times, often ranging from 2 to 4 weeks; and
WHEREAS, the fee adjustment will help manage the increased workload and ensure that
the City can continue offering a convenient and efficient service while maintaining the necessary
resources to meet this growing demand; and
WHEREAS, the recommended Police Background Check Rate shall be increased from
$15.00 to $30.00 per application; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Implementation. Amending the Schedule of Fees and Fines to include
an increase in Police Background Checks from $15.00 to $30.00 per application. The City
Commission hereby amends the Schedule of Fees and Fines provided below:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FEE SCHEDULE
Description
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Fee
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BACKGROUND CHECK (per application) $-hS
$30.00
Section 3. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4 .
adoption .
Effective Date. This Re solution shall become effecti ve immediatel y u pon
PASSED AND ADOPTED thi s 1'1 day of October, 2024.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM ,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, AND
EXE UTIONTHEREOF
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
May or Fernandez :
Vice Mayor Boni ch:
Commissioner Liebman :
Commissioner Calle:
Commi ssioner Corey:
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Agenda Item No:1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: October 1, 2024
Submitted by: Jaclyn Cuesta
Submitting Department: Finance Department
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FINES TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR POLICE BACKGROUND
CHECKS FROM $15 TO $30; PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (CITY MANAGER-FINANCE DEPT.)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo_-_Background_Check_Fee_Increase.docx
Resolution_-_Background_Check_Fee_Increase_RV.docx
Police Department Schedule of Fees 10-1-2024.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias,City Manager
DATE:October 1, 2024
SUBJECT:Amending the Schedule of Fees to Increase the Rate for Police Background
Checks
RECOMMENDATION:Amend the schedule of fees to update the rate of police background
checks from $15.00 to $30.00 per application.
BACKGROUND:The City proposes increasing the police background check fee from $15 to
$30 to align with market rates and to cover rising operational costs. The
demand for police background checks has doubled, significantly increasing
the workload on police dispatch, which provides this service 24 hours a
day, on-demand, without requiring appointments. The fee adjustment will
help manage the increased workload and ensure that we can continue
offering a convenient and efficient service while maintaining the necessary
resources to meet this growing demand.
From October through August, the number of police background check
transactions increased by 118% compared to the prior fiscal year, with an
additional 1,500 transactions. This surge is primarily due to the
introduction of online payments and 24-hour processing at the police
department,enhancing convenience and accessibility for residents.
Additionally, the City of South Miami has become a preferred option for
background checks, as neighboring cities do not offer this service, and the
county requires appointments with long wait times, often ranging from 2
to 4 weeks.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:The proposed increase in background check fees is expected to lead to a
moderate revenue increase, even with a potential slight decrease in
volume. Our pricing remains consistent with competitive municipalities,
ensuring that we continue to offer a valuable service while meeting the
increased demand and maintaining the 24/7 on-demand availability for
the community.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
ATTACHMENTS:Proposed Schedule of Fees Revision Resolution
Police Schedule of Fees
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Description Fee
POLICE PERSONNEL (hourly rate)
Officer (extra duty city) - 3 hour minimum $47
Supervisor (extra duty supervisor)$57
Lieutenant/Captain (extra duty staff)$60
Officer with vehicle (extra duty vehicle)$52
POLICE PERSONNEL (holiday hourly rate)
Officer (extra duty)$94
Supervisor (extra duty supervisor)$114
Lieutenant/Captain (extra duty staff)$120
Officer with vehicle (extra duty vehicle)$104
POLICE EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Fee / hour (if required), including special event
purpose $10
TOWING
Fine (after the 2nd documented police response)$500
BACKGROUND CHECK
Per application $15 $30
RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Magistrate hearing administration fee $100
POLICE DEPARTMENT - FEE SCHEDULEXXXXXXXXXXXX
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