R92-121RESOLUTION NO. R92-/~/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMLqISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ~2%YOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH AND THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATION, WEST PALM BEACH RESIDENT
OFFICE, FOR UTILIZATION OF THE CITY'S'
FIRING RANGE TO CONDUCT TRAINING OF ITS
AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES; A COPY OF SAID
AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach Police Department is
esirous of entering into an Agreement with the Drug
~nforcement Administration (D.E.A.), West Palm Beach
~esident ~ffice, for the utilization by the D.E.A. of the
lity of Boynton Beach's firing range to conduct training of
~ts agents and employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
)F THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
[uthorized and directed to execute a certain Agreement
Detween the City of Boynton Beach, Florida and the Drug
Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.), West Palm Beach
Resident Office, for the utilization of the City's firing
range by the D.E.A., a copy of said Agreement being attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 2. This Resolution
immediately upon passage.
shall take effect
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~/ day of July, 1992.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
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FLORIDA
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day
of , 1992, by and between the CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, hereafter referred to as "CITY" and the DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, West Palm Beach Resident Office,
hereafter referred to as "D.E.A."
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
W~ER~AS, D.E.A. seeks permission of the CITY to utilize
the CITY'S firing range to conduct training of its agents
and employees; and
W~ER~AS, the parties desire to provide a statement of
their agreement;
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 D.E.A. shall provide supervision
use of, or training exercise conducted upon
range.
during any
the firing
3. The D.E.A. shall conform the conduct of it's
agents and employees with regard to the use of the Boynton
Beach firing range in accordance with the law and the rules
and regulations established by the CITY
and incorporated into this Agreement as
herein,
4.
written
permission to
5. The
of the range
in conflict with any other use or training.
which are attached
if fully set forth
identified as Exhibit "A".
The D.E.A. shall provide the CITY ninety (90) days
notice of the date(s) and time(s) it seeks
use the firing range.
CITY expressly reserves the right to deny use
in the event the intended use of the D.E.A. is
6. The D.E.A. shall be responsible for any cost or
expenses incurred as a result of it's use of the firing
range.
7. If, in the sole discretion of the CITY the D.E.A.
fails to reasonably conform to the requirements of this
Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated at any time upon
written notice.
8. The D.E.A. is not permitted to include
independent contractor or any other person under
or conditions of this Agreement.
this
any guest,
the terms
9. Any Rotice required or permitted to be given under
Agreement shall be in writing and mailed to:
City Manager
City of Boynton Beach
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
10. This Agreement is not assignable.
11. The D.E.A. assumes all 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, Florida Statutes, and
agrees with respect to any suit or claim for damages
resulting from acts, omissions or conduct of the D.E.A.,
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
' Arline Welner, Mayor
AP OVED AS 3'0
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
BY:
Witness
Witness
Range.Agr
7/10/92
Rev.7/15/92
AMENDS OR
SUPERSEDES
NEW
BOYNTON~EACH POI, ICE DEPARTMENT-'
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
SOPS, 203. 100
PAGE 1 OF 3
DATE:. September 27t 1991
.SUBJECT:
INDEX AS .'
Flrearms~and Training Facility
Firearms Training Facility
Range ODerations~ Training Facility
PERTINENT STD(S}=
PURPOSE=
SCOPE:
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to set
forth general use ofthe Firearms & Training
Fac~lity, to ' and responsibilities of the
Fi
and to establish
minimum use of the
This Standard Operating Procedure applies to all member~ 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~ecessary for the safe, effective, and efficient
operation.of the R~nge. The Chief of Police wi1! appoint
qualifie~ Firearms I~structors to assist the Range ~ster in
the 0perdition, 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. A~y on-duty officer
failing to comply with the d~rections of the responsible
InstructO= sha~l be ordered to leave the Range a~d report to
his immediate superior for further action. Off-duty officers
who fail
tO comply with the Instructor,s orders shall be
ordered toleave the range. The InstruCtor sha~l.not~fy the
ejected off~cer,s.s~Pervisor 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.
3) A functional and operating police radio shall be present
at the range at all t~es that the range is in. use.
4)
All firearms brought into the Range shall be holstered or
encased until the officer is on the firing line where he
shal~ 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.
5)
The Range Master or Instructor has the autherlty to inspect
all weapons and ~munition brought Into the Range for safety
and proper condition.
Careless or unsafe handling of firearms Is strictly
prohibited. At no time wll} a loaded weapon be pointed in
any direction but down rang~. Careless or deliberate firing
at anything other than a deSignated target le Indicative of
an Irresponsible attitude reg~rding firearms and shall
result In dlsciplina~, action.
7)
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 lmme~liate-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 ehall step back off the
firing line.
8) Approved eye and ear protection ehall be worn by everyone
inside the Range during firing operations.
9) 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 entry 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.
E. Weapons ~nd Ammunltlon~
1) Fully automatic weapons except those owned by the Department
are prohibited.
2) All rifles except .22 cal., .22 cal. long rifle, and .22
magnum are prohibited.
BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT [~OP 203.100
STAND~'~D OPERATING PROCEDURE '
3) All revolvers and auto-loading pistols are permitted except
magnums larger than .357 call'er. '
4) Shotguns are permitted, however the use of magnum loads or
rifled slugs is prohAbited.
5) Any person who brings a fArearm to the range shall, prior
to firing the weapon, ensure that At Is An proper working
order. Any doubts about a weapon's condAtion must be
brought to the attention of the Range Master or a Firearms
Instructor.
6) Live ammunAtAon wall not be permanently stored at the
Range. Short-term storage r~qu~red for An-progress
training programs will be under the strAct control of
the Range Master.