R95-023RESOLUTION NO. R9~-~J
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
LANTANA POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 Lantana Police Department 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 would be in the best
interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida to enter into an Agreement with the Lantana
Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT=
$~ The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute an Agreement between the City of Boynton
Beach and the Lantana Police Department, 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 BOY,ON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor /~
or ~
City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
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L~ntana. 2/12/95
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2 day of
Febuary , 199.__~ by and between the CITY OF BOYNTON
Lantana Police Department
"DEPARTMENT".
, hereafter referred to as
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is the proprietor of a firing range upon a site situated at
3701 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT seeks permission of the CITY to utilize this
training apparatus, for the training of its agents and em ployees;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties' 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 be for a one (1)year period,
commencing on the date of execution.
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 firing range in accordance
with the law and rules and regulations established by CITY which are attached and
incorporated into this Agreement as 'if fully set forth herein, identified as Exhibit "A".
4. The DEPARTMENT shall provide the CITY written notice of the date and
BEACH, a Florida municipality, hereafter referred to as "CITY", and
RESOLUTION NO. R95-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORI AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BE
~ PROVIDING AN
III. CONSENT ~AG~DA
cc: Police
WHEREAS, the City is the proprietor of a firing range
upon a site situated at 3701 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton
Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Lantana Police Department 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 Co~ssion that it would be in the best
interests of the citizens and reSidents of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida to enter into an Agreement with the Lantana
Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
~ The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute an Agreement between the City of Boynton
Beach and the Lantana Police Department, a copy of said
Agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit "Ag
~ That this Resolution
effective immediately upon passage.
shall become
PASSED ANDADOPTED this
day of February,'1995.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Commissioner
ATTEST:
Commissioner
City Clerk
(CorporatefSeal)
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Lant&n&.2/12/g5
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
anytime 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 this Agreement..
9. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be in wdting and mailed to:
BOYNTON BEACH DEPARTMENT
Lantana Police Dept.
City Manager
P.O. Box 310 ~.t,A. Rundle
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
10. This Agreement is not assignable.
11. The DEPARTMENT assumes all liability and responsibility for damage,
injury or death adsing out of the conduct of it's agents and employees in accordance
with the provisions of Section 768.28, Flodda 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. It
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
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'ao- Edward F •H armening, Mayor
Witnes i �
Approve s to (form:
Witness `
by:
ATTEST: City Attorney
Cit lark
DEPART MENT
by: Ale - = - LOW
Witness
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11/7/94
ARENDS.OR
SUPERSEDES:
NEW
BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT"
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
SOP% 203.100
PA E_ OF
DATE: September
27t 1991
SUBJECT:
INDEX AS:
Firearms =and Training Facility
Firearms Training Facility
Range operationst Training Facility
PERTINENT STD(S)I
PURPOSE:
SCOPE:
PROCEDURE:
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to set
fort~ general guidelines_for t~e use of.the Firearms & Training
Facility, to establish the authority &ne responsibilities of the
Firearms Instructors and the Range Master, and to establish
minimum safety rules for all who make use of the facility.
This Standard Operating Procedure applies to all memberg of the
Department.
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. ~he 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 bythe 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.
A functional and Operating police radio shall be present
at the range at all times that the range is in. use.
Ail firearms brought into the Range shall be bolstered or
encased until the officer is on the firing line where he
shall receive direction from the Range Master or Instructor.
Shotguns will have breech open, slide to the rear, magazine
tube and chamber empty, safety on, and muzzle up.
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The Range Master or Instructor has the authority to inspect
all weapons and ammunition brought into the Range for safety
and proper condition.
Careless or unsafe handling of firearms is strictly
prohibited. At no time will a loaded weapon be pointed in
any direction but down range. Careless or deliberate firing
at anything other than a designated target is Indicative of
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. fail 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 in the presence of a
Firearms Instructor or the Range Master.
10) Access to the Training Office at the facility is limited to
'business purposes only and entr~ to the office is at the
discretion of the instructor who is present.
11) The use of any tobacco product Including chewing tobacco,
snuff, dip, etc. Is strictly prohibited within the Firearms
Training Facility.
Weapons and Ammunltiont
1) Fully automatl= weapons except those owned by the Department
are prohibited.
2) All rifles except .22 cal., .22 cal. long rifle, and .22
magnum are prohibited.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLI'CE DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
SOP 203.100
3) All revolvers and auto-l.oading pistols are permitted except
magnums larger than .357 caliber.
4) Shotguns are permitted, however the use of magnum loads or
rifled slugs Xs prohibited.
5) Any person who brings a firearm to the range shall, prior
to firing the weapon, ensure that it is In proper working
order. Any doubts about a weapon's condition must be
brought to the attention of the Range Master or a Firearms
Instructor.
6)
Live ammunition will not be permanently stored at the
Range. Short-term storage required for in-progress
training programs w~11 be under the strict control of
the Range Master.