Resolution No. 25-42RESOLUTION NO. 25-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 287(g) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND
NATIONALITY ACT; AUTHORIZING ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN AND MANAGE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), codified at 8
U.S.C. § 1357(g), authorizes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, acting through U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to enter into agreements with state and local law
enforcement agencies to permit designated officers to perform certain immigration enforcement
functions; and
WHEREAS, such agreements are executed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
that outlines the scope, training, supervision, and oversight of participating law enforcement
personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Police Department has determined that participation in
the 287(g) program will enhance public safety by improving the ability of trained officers to
identify and process removable aliens who are arrested for criminal offenses; and
WHEREAS, participation in the 287(g) program requires the execution of an MOA
between ICE and the City of Atlantic Beach and the designation of appropriate police department
staff to undergo training and coordination with ICE; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to be
authorized to execute the MOA and related documents as may be required to implement and
administer the program;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach as follows:
Section 1. The City Commission authorizes the City to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement
with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to Section 287(g) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act.
Section 2. The City Commission authorizes Atlantic Beach Police Department staff to participate
in and manage the implementation of the 287(g) program.
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Section 3. The City Commission authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to
execute the Memorandum of Agreement, associated contracts, and any other documents necessary
to effectuate the provisions of this resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach this 9th day of June, 2025.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso a riel City Attorney
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Curtis Ford, Mayor
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