R95-011RESOLUTION NO. R95-//
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND THE
STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FOR THE USE OF THE CITY'S FIRING
RANGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is the proprietor of a firing range
upon a site situated at 3701 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton
Beach; and
WHEREAS, the State Attorney's Office of Palm Beach
County, has requested permission of the City to utilize this
training apparatus for the training of its agents and
employees; and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, it has been
determined by the City Commission that it woul~ be in the best
interests of the citizens and residents of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida to enter into an Agreement with the
State Attorney's Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute an Agreement between the City of Boynton
Beach and the State Attorney's Office of Palm Beach County, a
copy of said Agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
~ That this Resolution
effective immediately upon passage.
shall become
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of February, 1995.
ATTEST:
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor /~
- ~ice Mayor
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~i~ Clerk ~-~
(Corporate Seal)
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2/2/95
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~ day of
~--..._., 199..~., by and between the CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, a F/or/da municipality, hereafter referred to as "CITY", and....__
"DEPARTMENT.. hereafter referred to as
WITNE$$ETH:
WHEREAS, the City is the proprietor of a firing range Upon a site situated at
37'01 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, F/or/da; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT Seeks permission of the CITY to Utilize this
training apparatus, for the training of its agents and employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the part/as, mutual interest and
objectives in Providing Professional, competent training, it is Understood and agreed
between the parties hereto as follows:
1. The term of this Agreement shall
COmmencing on the date of eXecution, be for a one (1) Year Pedod,
2. The CITY shall provide supervision during any use of, or training exercise
conducted on said range.
3. The DEPARTMENT shall cause its agents and employees to conform
their conduct with regard to the use of the Boynton Beach fir/ng range in accordance
With the/aw and rules and regulations established by CITY which ara attached and
incorporated into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein, identified as Exhibit "A".
4. The DEPARTMENT shall Provide the CITY wdtten notice of the date and
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time it seeks permission to use said firing range.
5. The CITY expressly reserves the right to deny use of the range in the
event the intended use of the DEPARTMENT is in conflict with any other use or
training'.
6. There shall be no charge to the DEPARTMENT for use of the range
facilities, however, the DEPARTMENT shall be responsible for any costs or expenses
incurred for targets, ammunition, cleaning supplies and other related training items.
7. If, the sole discretion of the CITY the DEPARTMENT fails to reasonably
conform to the requirements of this Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated at
any time upon written notice.
8. The DEPARTMENT is not permitted to include any guest, independent
contractor or any other person under the terms or conditions of thie Agreement.
· 9. Any notice required or permitted to b® given under this Agreement shall
be in writing and mailed to:
10.
11.
BOYNTON BEACH
City Manager
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
DEPARTMENT
State Attorneys Office of
Timothy Valentine
Palm Beach
This Agreement is not assignable.
The DEPARTMENT assumes ali liability and responsibility for damage,
injury or death arising out of the conduct of it's agents and employees in accordance
with the provisions of Section 768.28, Rorida Statutes, and agrees with respect to any
suit or claim for damages resulting from acts, omissions or conduct of the
DEPARTMENT, their employees or agents, occurring while using said CITY's firing
range to hold harmless and indemnify the CITY.
12. This Instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties.
may not be changed orally, but only in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
by:
Edward J. Harmening, Mayor
Witness
Witness
ATTEST:
Approved as to form:
by:
City Attorney
City Clerk
DEP..~ARTMENT
Timothy J. Valentine
Deputy Chief Investigator
Range. Agr-:~' _
' ENDS OR
SUPERSEDES:
NEW
BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT:
SOPJ 203.100
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
SUBJECT: Firearms:and Tralninq Facility
Firearms Training Facility
INDEX AS: Ranqe Operations, Traininq Facility
PURPOSE=
SCOPEs
PROCEDURE=
PAGE..I OF..~3
DATE: September 27z 19
PERTINENT STD(S)z
The purpose of th~s Standard Operating Procedure is to set
forth general guidelines for the use of the Firearms & Training
Facility, to establish the authority and responsibilities O~ tho
Firearms Instructors and the Range Master, and to establisk
minimum safety rules for all who make use of the facility.
This Standard Operating Procedure applies to all member~ oJ the
' Department.
A. The Pistol Range shall be managed by the Department Ran~
Master, who shall make, develop, and implement such rules
which are necessary for the safe, effective, and efficient
operation of the Range. The Chief of Police will appoint
qualified Firearms Instructors to assist the Range Master l~
the operation, rules, and develOpment of policy for operati)ns
in the range.
B. The hours of operation of the Range, including training ~nd
practice time, shall be established and published by the Training
Unit. At no time shall the Range be operated without the
presence of the Range Master or a designated Firearms Instructor.
C. When the Range is in operation, the Range Master or Firearms
Instructor in charge of the operation shall have authority )vet
all persons present for purposes of safety, training, prope
firearms handling, and Range maintenance. Any on-duty offl:er
failing to comply with the directions of the responsible
Instructor shall be ordered to leave the Range and report t
his immediate superior for further action. Off-duty office:s
who fail to comply with the Instructor's orders shall be
ordered to leave the range. The Instructor shall notify th
ejected officer's supervisor in writing of the reasons for
ejection.
D. The general rules for the operation of the Pistol Range
as follows~
1) The range shall be opened for use only by the Range Masher
or a designated Firearms Instructor, who shall be
responsible for all activity therein, proper cleanup, and
securing after use.
2) The Watch Commander shall be advised when the Range is
opened and closed.
functional and operating police radio shall be present
the range at all times that the range is in. use.
All firearms brought into the Range shall be bolstered or
enc4sed until, the officer is on the firing line where he
shale receive direction from the Range Master or Instructor.
Shotguns will have breech open, slide to the rear, magazi
tube and chamber empty, safety.on, and muzzle up.
The Range Master or Instructor has the authority to inspe
all weapons and ammunition brought Into the Range for sar
and proper condition.
6) Careless or unsafe handling of firearms Is strictly
7)
prohibited. At no time wlll.a loaded weapon be pointed
any direction but down range Careless or deliberate fir
at anything other than a designated target is indicative
an Irresponsible attitude regarding firearms and shall
result in disciplinary action.
Any weapon not In use shall be placed down on the bench
at the firing line with the muzzle pointing down range.
Officers are expected to clear immediate-action
malfunctions (i.e. fat1 to feed, fire, extract, eject).
All other malfunctions shall be immediately reported to
the on-duty.Range Master, the weapon shall be placed
down on the bench or floor if no bench, with muzzle
down range, and the officer shall step back off the
firing line.
Approved eye and ear protection shall be worn by everyone
Inside the Range during firing operations.
Only authorized personnel, may enter the Control Room,
except at the Invitation of and ~n the presence of a
Firearms Instructor or the Range' Master.
10) Access to the Training Office at the facility is limited
business purposes only and entr~ to the office is at the
discretion o£ the instructor who is present.
11) The use of any tobacco product including chewing tobacco,
snuff, dip, etc. is strictly prohibited within the Firea~
Training Facility.
E. Weapons and Ammunitions
1) Fully automatic weapons except those owned by the DepartmE
are prohibited.
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2) All rifles except .22 cal., .22 cal. long rifle, and .22
magnum are prOhibited.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
SOP 203.100
3) All revolvers and auto-loading pistols are permitted ex¢ spt
magnums larger than .357 caliber.
4) Shotguns are permitted, however the use of magnum loads
rifled slugs Is prohibited.
5) Any Person who brings a firearm to the range shall, prio
to firing the weapon, ensure that It is In proper Workil
order. Any doubts about a weapon's condition must be
brought to the attention of the Range Master or a Fires
Instructor.
6) Live ammunition will not be permanently stored at the
Range. Short-term storage required for in-progress
training programs will be under the strict control of
the Range Master.
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C A AMENDS OR BOYNTON 7.7.ACH POLICE DEPARTMENT• - gc_ 1 203.100
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SUPERSEDES:
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE PAGE 1 OF 3
NEW
DATE: September 27, 1991
SUBJECT: Firearms:and Training Facility
Firearms Training Facility
INDEX AS: Range Operations, Training Facility PERTINENT STD(S):
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to set
forth general guidelines for the use of the Firearms i Training
Facility, to establish the authority and responsibilities of the
Firearms Instructors and the Range Master, and to establish
minimum safety rules for all who make use of the facility.
SCOPE: This Standard Operating Procedure applies to all members of the
Department.
PROCEDURE: A. The Pistol Range shall be managed by the Department Range
Master, who shall make, develop, and implement such rules
which are necessary for the safe, effective, and efficient
operation of the Range. The Chief of Police will appoint
qualified Firearms Instructors to assist the Range Master in
the operation, rules, and development of policy for operations
in the range.
B. The hours of operation of the Range, including training and
practice time, shall be established and published by the Training
Unit. At no time shall the Range be operated without the
presence of the Range Master or a designated Firearms Instructor.
C. When the Range is in operation, the Range Master or Firearms
Instructor in charge of the operation shall have authority over
all persons present for purposes of safety, training, proper
firearms handling, and Range maintenance. Any on -duty officer
failing to comply with the directions of the responsible
Instructor shall be ordered to leave the Range and report to
his immediate superior for further action. Off -duty officers
who fail to comply with the Instructor's orders shall be
ordered to leave the range. The Instructor shall notify the
ejected officer's supervisor in writing of the reasons for the
ejection.
D. The general rules for the operation of the Pistol Range are
as follows: _
1) The range shall be opened for use only by the Range Master
or a designated Firearms Instructor, who shall be
responsible for all activity therein, proper cleanup, and
securing after use.
2) The Watch Commander shall be advised when the Range is
opened and closed.