This is a Two part message to MiraBay about my proposal for a Roving Patrol.

Part 1: This below was my original conceptual idea from visiting other communities who implemented a Roving Patrol. Things have changed since then, but this was in one of the agendas some time back.

Part 2 will get into the crux of the proposal.

 

Roving Security Proposal

 The current budget has alien item of $75K that we funded for the State Troopers

• Mira Bay has no say so in how they decide to enforce the laws
• Very little say in where they patrol
• Very little time is actually spent in Mira Bay in the overall scheme
• Return on investment is minimal at best
• Schedules are not confirmed
• Calls are not returned
• The month end reports are not accurate or missing information
• Enforcement gathers warnings.
• Invoice post three months after the services are rendered

Consideration to eliminate the State Troopers and replace with Roving Security personal.

 Personnel

We hire 2 people for coverage 365 days a year 8 hours per day

= 2920 hours @ $20 per hour = $58,400

12 hours=4380  @ 17 per hour = $74,460

Outside source? Through Rizzetta?  = less per hour plus higher rate of accountability and effectiveness.

 

Transportation

Ask Hillsborough to donate an old police car

• Positives: In theory the car is free
• Negatives: Registration, Insurance, Maintenance

Alternative:

• Golf Cart ~ $10,000
• Negatives are up front cost.
• Positives are: lower Registration, Insurance, and Maintenance,

 

Outreach & Positives: 

• Showing a presence at the Gates will help reduce gate strikes,
• Faster reaction time to incidents at Boat lift and B-Ball court.
• Trespassing at ponds and behind homes reduced
• Can offer rides when circumstances warrant.
• Report loitering and minimize nuisances
• Provide transportation in the rain or for elderly to and from the clubhouse
• Roving presence on the Mira Bay roads will potentially slow speeders.

 

 

Equipment:

• Patrol clothing Identification
• GPS tracker with historical reports
• Mira Bay Patrol markings on Vehicle
• Walkie talkie (inexpensive system) for all to be able to communicate
• Smart phone, or tablet with app for scanning stations
  • (Tennis, B-Ball Court, Boat lift, the Parks, boat ramp, North & South Gates, Admiral Point and any other designated spot)
• Email daily report to designated person
  • (this will show locations, times and have any incident reports)
• Optional Equipment: