Resolution No. 18-13RESOLUTION NO. 18-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
REAFFIRMING THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION'S
COMMITMENT TO: SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY EFFORTS THROUGH
RESOURCES AND TRAINING; PROMOTE VIGILANCE AND AWARENESS TO
ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY MAY LIVE, WORK,
PLAY, WORSHIP AND LEARN IN THE SAFEST POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENT;
AND ENCOURAGE CIVIC AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT TO PREVENT
ACTS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE
WHEREAS, people choose to come to Atlantic Beach because of its many special qualities, and
they have the right to live, work, play, worship and learn in the safest possible environment; and
WHEREAS, while violence knows no boundaries, the citizens of Atlantic Beach historically
have lived in a safe community with an extraordinary quality of life and a low crime rate; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach City Commission is saddened and troubled by the recent
acts of community violence that have occurred across the country, including, but not limited
to, mass shootings, bombings and vehicle ambushes; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned acts of community violence have occurred in public
locations such as schools, churches, concerts and outdoor events; and
WHEREAS, community safety is not just about preventing crime and injuries — it is also about
building a strong, cohesive, vibrant, participatory, and peaceful community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach readily encourages citizens to adhere to the "see
something, say something" philosophy of reporting suspicious activity; and
WHEREAS, public safety is a fundamental responsibility of elected officials; and the
Atlantic Beach City Commission supports the efforts of the Atlantic Beach Police Department
to be ready to meet any challenge.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Atlantic Beach City Commission reaffirms its
commitment to do its part to ensure that all persons may live, work, worship, play and learn in the safest
possible environment through vigilance, awareness, preparedness, and community engagement
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 26th day of March, 2018.
ATTEST: �/—/—C�C
EllGlasser, Mayor
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
enna . D , City Attorney