Resolution No. 25-60RESOLUTION NO. 25-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AGREEING TO TERMS OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE REGARDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR REDUCED PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
QUARTERLY PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A COMMENCEMENT
AND EXPIRATION DATE FOR SAID REDUCED PAYMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS
AND PURCHASE ORDERS TO EFFECUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach (hereinafter "City") and the City of Jacksonville
(hereinafter "Jacksonville") are parties to an Interlocal Agreement for Fire and Rescue Services;
and
WHEREAS, the City and Jacksonville have engaged in discussions regarding the financial
terms of the existing Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial to adjust the payment structure under the current
agreement for a defined period to facilitate a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Interlocal
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach finds that agreeing to the
proposed terms is in the best interest of its citizens and promotes intergovernmental cooperation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Agreement to Amended Terms. City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
hereby agrees to the following amended terms regarding payments due to the City of Jacksonville
under the existing Fire and Rescue Services Contract:
a. Reduced Annual Payment: The annual payment due to the City of Jacksonville shall be
reduced to SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($750,000.00).
b. Payment Schedule: Said annual payment shall be payable in quarterly installments.
c. Commencement and Expiration: These reduced payments shall be effective on June 1,
2025, and shall continue through the remaining second year of the current agreement,
which expires on May 31, 2026.
SECTION 2. Intent of the Parties. It is understood and agreed by both the City of Atlantic Beach
and the City of Jacksonville that during the period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, the
parties intend to diligently complete the process of reviewing and evaluating the Interlocal
Agreement. This review shall consider a third -party evaluation of the local governmental
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arrangement and the local and state laws that govern it, with the objective of considering terms for
a formal amendment to the existing Interlocal Agreement or a new Interlocal Agreement.
SECTION 3. Authorization. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take all
necessary actions to implement the terms of this Resolution, including, but not limited to,
executing contracts, purchase orders, and necessary amendments or addendums to the Interlocal
Agreement consistent with the terms herein.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption by the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 10 day 2025.
V f� f d
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso G el, ity Attorney
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