HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2009-080Temp. Reso. #11633
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RESOLUTION NO.2009- f,�r
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA URGING 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 IN
BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the students and staff who work at 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, 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 Sheriff's Office (" BSO") is under severe budget
constraints and many schools are threatened with losing their SROs; and
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WHEREAS, as 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 the funding thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, 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 to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are confirmed and ratified as
being true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby 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 the schools located within Broward County. The City Commission further
urges the County Commission and the School Board to share equally in the funding
thereof.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County and the School
Board of Broward County.
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Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section S. If any clause, section, other park or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA THIS /1- DAY OF , 2009.
ATTEST:
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MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
Have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
CITY ATTORNEY
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