AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement with the University of
South Florida Police Department
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Plant City Police Department maintains several Mutual Aid Agreements with various surrounding law enforcement agencies to respond effectively to multiple situations and violations of Florida Statutes. Examples include civil disturbances, large protest demonstrations, aircraft disasters, fires, natural or man-made disasters, security and crowd control at sporting events, concerts, parades, special events, escapes from detention facilities, incidents requiring specialized units, and duty assignments for which the requesting agency is unable to fill and needs support personnel to ensure the safety of the public and first responders.
This Mutual Aid Agreement provides law enforcement assistance between the Plant City Police Department and the University of South Florida Police Department for law enforcement assistance when requested by either law enforcement agency.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Plant City and the University of South Florida Police Department. The agreement shall become effective immediately upon being fully executed and shall remain in force until January 1, 2028, unless earlier terminated by either party delivering written notice to the other.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The respective agency shall be responsible for the compensation of its employees and all associated costs to the same extent as if the affected employee were on duty within his/her respective jurisdiction.
Prepared by: Captain A. Van Duyne