HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-121 Support for School Resource Officers RESOLUTION NO. 2009-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH FLORIDA, URGING THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO
PROVIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR ALL SCHOOLS
LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the students and staff who work and attend schools in Broward County are
entitled to a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, School Resource Officers ("SROs") are the traditional and one of the most
effective methods of providing safety and security on school campuses; and
WHEREAS, in addition to performing law enforcement services, the visible presence of
SROs acts as a significant deterrent against the commission of crimes on school campuses; and
WHEREAS, many schools serve children from multiple municipal jurisdictions thereby
creating an unfair tax burden on the host municipality, which is a tax burden that can only be
remedied with a county-wide levy; and
WHEREAS, SROs further serve as role models for many students and offer a positive
image and impression of the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, SROs also act as liaisons between the school and the greater community to
foster a safe and positive environment for students, teachers, citizens and residents in the area;
and
WHEREAS, the Broward Sheriffs Office (`BSO") is under severe budget constraints
and many schools are threatened with losing their SROs; and
WHEREAS, since both Broward County in general and the schools in particular benefit
from SROs, it is reasonable for both the County and the School Board to share equally in funding
them; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida urges the Board
of County Commissioners for Broward County and the School Board of Broward County to
share equally in the funding of SROs at schools located in Broward County, and finds such
funding by such agencies to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are confirmed and ratified as being
true and correct and they are incorporated into this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida urges the Board
of County Commissioners for Broward County and the School Board of Broward County to
ensure that there is sufficient funding to provide School Resource Officers for all schools located
within Broward County. The City Commission further urges the County Commission and the
School Board to share equally in the funding of such Officers.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
Board of County Commissioners for Broward County and the School Board of Broward County.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 23, 2009.
ANNE CASTRO
YOR-COMMISSIONER
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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THOMAS YANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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