07-19-05 Item 16CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Inter - office Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor
& City Commission
FROM: Maria V. Davis
City Manager 14 ?
RESOLUTION:
DATE: July 19, 2005
South Miami
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All- AmedeaChy
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AGENDA ITEM No. /6
RE: Authorizing new City Services and
establishing a fee schedule
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING NEW
PASSPORT, FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES
AND RELATED FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
The proposed resolution is part of this administration's on -going efforts to find new and creative
ways of generating revenue for the City's general fund, while at the same time increasing the
services provided to our residents.
Over the past couple of years, staff has reported a large number of inquiries (both in person and
by telephone) from area residents concerning the availability of the types of services
contemplated by this resolution. We conducted a survey of several municipalities in Miami-
Dade County which provide passport services, in order to determine pricing. The survey was
also utilized to determine which other cities provide fingerprinting and background checks along
with fees charged for those services. In addition, start up costs were evaluated and found to be
minimal — no more than $1676.90.
As a result of the demand, the low cost and the potential revenue stream, we propose to offer
fingerprinting, passport photos and processing, and basic background checks utilizing current
staff, who are already trained and certified. The fees would be the same as charged by the
majority of municipalities offering these services (see attached Revenue Fees Survey): Passport
processing $30.00; Passport photos $10.00 for two; Fingerprinting $10.00 and Background
checks $10.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
❑ Proposed Resolution
❑ Revenue Fees Survey
I RESOLUTION NO.
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
4 OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING NEW
5 PASSPORT, FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES
6 AND RELATED FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
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8 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to provide an even greater array of locally
9 provided services to area residents; and
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11 WHEREAS, the City has received numerous inquiries over the last several years from people
12 seeking assistance with fingerprinting, passport processing and background check services; and
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14 WHEREAS, the start-up costs to provide the services would amount to no more than $1,676.90
15 and the provision of these services would pay for itself within a short time and thereafter serve as a
16 method of increasing general fund revenues for the City; and
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18 WHEREAS, a survey of neighboring cities was conducted to ascertain who offers the subject
19 services and the fees charged for same; and
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21 WHEREAS, City staff members have received the appropriate training and certification to
22 provide the photographs for and processing of passport applications, fingerprinting and conducting
23 routine background checks.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
26 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
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28 SECTION 1. the City Manager is authorized to purchase the necessary equipment and supplies
29 and to initiate the provision of subject services.
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31 SECTION 2. the initial charges for these services are to be: Passport photos $10.00; Passport
32 processing $30.00; Fingerprinting $10.00 and Background checks $10.00
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34 SECTION 3. this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
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36 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 92005.
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38 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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42 CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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44 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Commission Vote:
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Mayor Russell:
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Vice Mayor Palmer:
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Commissioner Wiscombe:
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Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
49 CITY ATTORNEY
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