7-28-25 Budget Workshop Agenda
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Budget Workshop
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Page(s)
CALL TO ORDER
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. TOPICS
2.A.
Budget Workshop #4 Presentation
Overview
Public Safety Department
Budget Workshop #4 Presentation
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ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Proposed FY2025-26 Annual Operating Budget
Budget Workshop 4
July 28, 2025
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Agenda
July 28, 2025
Public Safety
August 11, 2025
Public Utilities
August 25, 2025
Final Overview
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Public Safety
The Public Safety department encompasses nine (9)
divisions: Administration, Patrol & Traffic Enforcement,
Property/Evidence and Investigations, Emergency
Communication Operators, Animal Control, School Guards,
Crime Suppression Unit, Fire Control and Rescue, and Ocean
Rescue. Each division engages in proactive community
service, law enforcement, and safety efforts. Their mission is
to protect life and property, provide exceptional police
service, and work in partnership with our community to
improve the quality of life in the City of Atlantic Beach.
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Total
Expenditures By
Division
2025 2026 %Change
Administration 1,417,510 1,425,171 0.54
Patrols 3,926,225 4,453,785 13.44
Detectives 417,041 493,118 18.24
ECO 547,663 563,108 2.82
Animal Control 142,969 138,618 (3.04)
School Guards 34,420 35,472 3.06
Crime Suppression Unit 19,251 19,251 0.00
Fire Control and Rescue 1,440,172 1,019,866 (29.18)
Ocean Rescue 428,567 468,165 9.24
Total 8,373,818 8,616,554 2.90%
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Total
Expenditures By
Division
2025 2026 %Change
Administration 1,417,510 1,425,171 0.54
Patrols 3,926,225 4,453,785 13.44
Detectives 417,041 493,118 18.24
ECO 547,663 563,108 2.82
Animal Control 142,969 138,618 (3.04)
School Guards 34,420 35,472 3.06
Crime Suppression Unit 19,251 19,251 0.00
Ocean Rescue 428,567 468,165 9.24
Total $6,933,646 $7,596,688 9.56%
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Administration
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 838,244 879,821 4.96
Operating Expenses 579,265 510,407 (11.89)
Capital Outlay 34,943 _______
Total Expenses $1,417,510 $1,425,171 0.54%
➢Decrease In Contractual Services
➢Moved Laptops and Mobile Printers from Operating to Capital
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Patrols
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 3,633,826 3,988,514 9.76
Operating Expenses 292,399 312,848 6.99
Capital Outlay 152,423 _______
Total Expenses $3,926,225 $4,453,785 13.44%
➢Increase In Personnel (Special Pay and Pension Contribution)
➢Increase In Operating Supplies
➢Increase In Motor Vehicles
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Detectives
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 405,441 453,762 11.92
Operating Expenses 11,600 11,400 (1.72)
Capital Outlay 27,956 _______
Total Expenses $417,041 $493,118 18.24%
➢Increase In Personnel (OT, Special Pay, Pension Contribution, Etc.)
➢Decrease in Contractual Services
➢Increase In Motor Vehicles
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Emergency
Communication
Operators
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 544,663 559,367 2.70
Operating Expenses 3,000 3,741 24.70
Capital Outlay ________ _________
Total Expenses $547,663 $563,108 2.82%
➢Increase In Memberships and Subscriptions
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Animal Control
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 131,389 126,768 (3.52)
Operating Expenses 11,580 11,850 2.33
Capital Outlay ________ _________
Total Expenses $142,969 $138,618 (3.04)%
➢Decrease In Personnel Cost
➢Increase In Professional Services
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School Guards
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 34,070 35,122 3.09
Operating Expenses 350 350 0.00
Capital Outlay ________ _________
Total Expenses $34,420 $35,472 3.06%
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Crime
Suppression
Unit
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 4,251 4,251 0.00
Operating Expenses 15,000 15,000 0.00
Capital Outlay ________ _________
Total Expenses $19,251 $19,251 0.00%
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Fire Control
and Rescue
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services
Operating Expenses 1,440,172 1,019,866 (29.18)
Capital Outlay ________ _________
Total Expenses $1,440,172 $1,019,866 (29.18%)
➢Decrease In City of Jacksonville (JFRD) Contract
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Ocean Rescue
2025 2026 % Change
Personnel Services 349,767 401,865 14.90
Operating Expenses 67,300 60,800 (9.66)
Capital Outlay 11,500 5,500 (52.17)
Total Expenses $428,567 $468,165 9.24%
➢Increase In Personnel
➢Decrease In Professional Services
➢Decrease In Computer Equipment
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Administration
Laptops $30,043
Mobile Printers $4,900
Patrols
2 Vehicles $152,423
Detective
1 Vehicle $27,956
Ocean Rescue
Dry Suites For Lifeguards
1 Laptop
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Included Capital Agenda Item #2.A.28 Jul 2025Page 17 of 18
Enhancements
1. Outside Air Unit Replacement
$120,000
2. Speed Display Trailer $12,500
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