Exh 3AAGENDA ITEM #3A
OCTOBER 22, 2001
October 16, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jim H om
rty anager
SUBJECT: Follow-u eport
Contribution from Daniel Owens; It was reported aY the last Commission Meeting that
Mr. Daniel Owens of 83 Forrestal Circle South had delivered two checks to the City for $1,000
each for the benefit of the Police and Fire Departments. The Commission asked that a letter of
appreciation be drafted for your signatures and for recommendations from the staff as to the
best use ofthe funds. Attached to this report is a proposed letter to Daniel Owens dated
October 9, 2001. If this is acceptable, a letter will be available for signatures at the City
Commission Meeting. Concerning use ofthe funds, David Thompson recommends that the
Police Department could best utIlize $1,000 in purchasing two bicycles for police use. They
have proven valuable in the past for surveillance and some types of patrol. Staff hopes to have
a recommendation available for the use of the $1,000 for the Fire Department by the time of
the Comrission Meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #3A
OCTOBER 22, 2001
CTPY OF'ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMSNOIE ROAD.
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-5445
TELEPHONE: (904) 247-5800
FAX: (904) 247-5805
SUNCOM: 852-5800
http:!/ci.atlandc-beach.fl.us
October 9, 2001
Daniel Owens
83 Forrestal Circle S.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
RE: Contributions
Dear Mr. Owens;
We were advised by City staff of the contributions you had made for $1,000 each to the
Atlantic Beach Police and Fire Departments. We were told that. you had made these
contributions and others in response to the terrorist attacks that occun•ed on September 11,
2001.
Those events have united the people in our country in a way that hasn't been seen for many
yeazs. After the shock and disbelief had sunk in over the days that followed, each of us has
wondered about our particular role in recovering from the tragedy. Being predominantly a
military community, the responsibilities and obligations of many of our friends and
neighbors have been clear; to come to the defense of our country. For the rest of us however,
answers have been hard to find.
The news of your contributions to the local police and fire services were deeply inspiring. In
times of trouble, it is reassuring to see that people like you have the commitment and
patriotism to step forth to provide a major commitment of your resources. It is our deepest
hope that all of us will be able to rise to the call, and find our own ways to work together to
overcome the challenges that confront our country.
This letter is to express the heartfelt thanks and appreciation of the Mayor and Commission of
the City of Atlantic Beach to you for your generous and inspiring contributions.
John S. Meserve, Mayor
Rick Beaver, Commissioner
Dezmond Waters, Commissioner
Mike Borno, Commissioner
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioner