Resolution No. 12-01 v RESOLUTION NO. 12 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA HONORING DAVID THOMPSON
FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1983, David Thompson began work for the City of Atlantic Beach as Police Chief, and was the
driving force behind building one of the best police departments in Florida resulting in low crime rates and a high level of services to
the citizens of Atlantic Beach through quick response times, and the friendliness and professionalism of the officers; and
WHEREAS, his energy and enthusiasm for accepting new challenges and opportunities resulted in David Thompson being
promoted to Director of Public Safety on January 9, 1996 and he was given the added responsibilities to manage the City of Atlantic
Beach Fire Department , Animal Control Division and Lifeguards; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Director of Public Safety, David Thompson was the central figure in the consolidation of
fire services with the City of Jacksonville which improved the service levels for citizens and saved the City of Atlantic Beach
considerable funds; and
WHEREAS, David Thompson was the principle architect of the City's Hurricane Disaster Plan and served as the Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator through several major hurricanes in Florida including Hurricane Floyd in September 1999 which required
the evacuation of citizens from Atlantic Beach. Through his leadership, Atlantic Beach staff also responded to numerous calls for
assistance from other cities in the southeast that had been devastated by hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, David Thompson took on additional responsibilities from January 12, 1999 to October 3, 1999 when he served
as Acting City Manager while a new City Manager was recruited and has continued to fill in occasionally when the City Manager was
out of town; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2008, David Thompson retired as Director of Public Safety after 25 years of service to accept
the position of Assistant City Manager in which he served with distinction accomplishing many strategic priorities set by the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, as Assistant City Manager, David Thompson was instrumental in obtaining several millions of dollars in grants
and he has completed or applied for over $2.3 million dollars in grants in fiscal years 2010 -11 alone. Funding obtained from these
grants was used for many of the City's projects ranging from security improvements to City facilities, acquisition and development of
several parks, sewer system rehabilitation and energy efficiency improvements which would not have been obtained without David
Thompson finding funding sources, preparing the applications, diligently pursuing approvals and handling project administration; and
WHEREAS, David Thompson has earned the affection of a host of area residents who are proud to call him
"friend" by giving most generously of his time, talents, and energy to the Atlantic Beach community in many ways including coaching
9 to 12 year old girls softball teams and has thereby won the high regard of the City Commission and citizens of Atlantic Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, hereby expresses its deep
appreciation for the service and contributions of David Thompson and on behalf of the citizens of Atlantic Beach extend heartfelt
gratitude and best wishes for continued success and happiness in the future.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission, this 9` day of January 2012.
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MIKE BORNO
Mayor
Ap ?' . • form and correctness:
A L ' JENSEN, ESQUIRE
C %rney
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DONNA BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk