Resolution No. 23-33RESOLUTION NO. 23-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO ENTER INTO THE FEDERAL FY 2022 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Justice Assistance Grant Countywide (JAGC) grants have been established by the
Federal Government and are administered by the State of Florida, The Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE), Office of Criminal Justice Grants; and
WHEREAS, allocation of JAGC funds provided to each County in Florida must be approved by at
least fifty-one percent of the local law enforcement agencies in that county; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Police Department has agreed with fifty-one percent (51%) or
greater of other local law enforcement entities to accept the funding levels for the federal FY 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Police Department will use these funds for services or equipment
that will enhance the capability of the agency to enhance public safety; and
WHEREAS, the submission of a JAGC application requires CEO and CLO certification and the
application and management of the grant process must be completed by an authorized city representative
and miscellaneous grant amendments must be authorized by a city official;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the Mayor to have signatory authority for;
a letter accepting the Duval County funding allocations for the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant in
compliance with State of Florida Rule 11 D-6 F.A.C., accepting the approved FY 2022 JAGC Grant, grant
management activities on behalf of the City of Atlantic Beach and; for the City Attorney to have signatory
authority to execute the necessary certifications required during the grant cycle and; for the City Manager
to have authorization to expend the necessary funds in compliance with city finance and purchasing policy
in order to complete the associated grant project and; for the Chief of Police or their designee to; have
authority to apply for and manage the FY 2022 JAGC Grant, select grant projects, provide information to
FDLE, make assertions relating to grant management and have signatory authority for grant management
functions of the accepted FY 2022 JAGC grant, on behalf of the city. Purchasing of all items and services
associated with this grant will be completed within city purchasing guidelines.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beac , i 28t ay f gust, 2023.
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Curtis Ford, May6r
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason Gab ' 1, Attorney