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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18 
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A RES
OLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION 
WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR FUNDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS 
FOR ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS 
WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee has established the Statewide School Resource Officer 
(SRO) Program Grant to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies to place one full-time, 
POST-certified SRO in each K -12 public school, public charter school, and alternative school in 
Tennessee; and, 
WHEREAS,  this funding opportunity allows local law enforcement agencies to apply for 
grants not to exceed $75,000 per year, per SRO, per school for which they are responsible for 
providing SRO services; and, 
WHEREAS, the City of Athens desires to apply for such funding to enhance the safety and 
security of Athens City Schools by placing POST -certified SROs in qualifying schools, in 
partnership with local law enforcement; and, 
WHEREAS, SROs provide a crucial link between schools, law enforcement, and the broader 
community, and play an important role in maintaining safe learning environments. 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE: 
That the recitals above are true and accurate and form a part of this Resolution; and 
That meeting in regular session this 15th day of July, 2025, that the Mayor and City Manager 
are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to submit a grant application as provided herein. 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED  that upon award of the grant, the Mayor and City 
Manager are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement and execute all necessary documents 
for the acceptance and administration of the grant on behalf of the City of Athens.  
ON MOTION BY 
SECONDED BY  
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id Resolution was approved by roll call vote on the 15th day of July, 2025. 
ATTEST: Larry Eaton, Mayor 
Randall Dowling, City Manager 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Christopher M. Caldwell, City Attorney 
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