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Read. Follow. Verify.Funding Agreement for School Resource Officers (2023-2026)
Record date · December 6, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The City Commission has approved an agreement to provide partial funding for four School Resource Officers (SROs) across four local schools. The agreement covers the period from August 16, 2023, through June 2026 and allows the city administration to renew the contract automatically without additional commission votes.
This resolution commits city funds to support law enforcement presence in four specific schools through June 2026 and grants the administration authority to extend this financial commitment without further public oversight.
Who It Affects
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Students and Staff at the four named schools
These individuals will have a School Resource Officer present on their campus as a result of this funding.
City Taxpayers
City funds are being allocated to cover a portion of the costs for these law enforcement positions.
Key Facts
- The city will provide partial funding for four School Resource Officers.
- The agreement covers Atlantic West Elementary, Margate Elementary, Liberty Elementary, and Margate Middle School.
- The funding period is retroactive to August 16, 2023, and extends through June 2026.
- The city administration is authorized to renew this three-year agreement under the same terms without requiring further City Commission action.
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- The resolution was passed during a regular City Commission meeting on November 15, 2023.
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Automatic Renewal Clause
The resolution includes a provision allowing the administration to renew the contract without future commission oversight, which streamlines the process but reduces public review for future terms.
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