HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 26-107RESOLUTION NO. 26-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AUTHORIZING THE
ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NECESSARY PERSONNEL TO
APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED AGREEMENTS AND
SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES FY 2026
SAFER OUTCOMES: ENHANCING CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Police Department seeks to enhance officer training in de-escalation,
crisis response, tactical decision-making, and safe resolution of incidents involving individuals experiencing
behavioral health or mental health crises; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS
Office), has made funding available through the FY 2026 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response
Training for Law Enforcement grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach desires to apply for funding through this grant program to
support advanced law enforcement training for Atlantic Beach Police Department personnel and, when
available, participating personnel from neighboring law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, the grant does not require a local funding match and, if awarded, will provide federal
funding to support eligible training and related project expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, that:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the Chief of Police to apply on behalf of the
City of Atlantic Beach for funding through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services FY 2026 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement grant
program.
SECTION 2. If grant funding is awarded, the City Commission authorizes the Mayor, City Manager,
and Chief of Police as may be applicable to accept the award, to execute any required grant agreements, award
documents, certifications, and related documents necessary to administer the grant, subject to applicable City
policies and procedures.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 24A
day of August, 2026.
ATTEST:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Attorney
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