HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 04 25 Informational 101 FDOT Grant Application
COMMISSION AGENDA
CONSENT __
INFORMATIONAL X
ITEM 101
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
April 25, 2011_MGR /DEPT
Meeting Authorization
REQUEST The Police Department is informing the Commission it has applied for
:
Grant Assistance through the Florida Department of Transportation totaling $51,592.
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SYNOPSIS To inform the City Commission the Police Department has applied for three
:
state grants through the Florida Department of Transportation. The total amount
requested through the grants is $51,592. Each grant has a separate total with no
required matching funds.
CONSIDERATIONS On March 31, 2011 the Police Department submitted three grant
:
concept papers to the Florida Department of Transportation. This grant delineates
three projects to be utilized by the Police Department in its continued efforts for traffic
safety to our community and visitors. The grant was released statewide and is
competitive for all applying entities. The Department felt our best methodology was to
split the grant into three separate submissions. Using this methodology we could be
awarded all of the projects or any combination of the projects. The FDOT timeline
indicates that we should know something in early July of the selections and projected
awards.
The areas that were targeted are as follows:
Impaired Driving – Prevention – DUI Enforcement Vehicle
This vehicle and officer will work during peak times that DUI’s can occur.
The grant request will specifically be for a vehicle and associated equipment at
$39,500.
Police Traffic Services – Training – DUI Instructor
This officer will be sent to training in all the current aspects of DUI situations and
impart this knowledge and training to other members of the agency and
community. The grant request is for $5,092.
Speed Control – Enforcement Counter Measures – Solar Powered Pole Mounted
Radar Speed Sign
This self contained product will be placed initially on 434 to deter speed
infractions and document traffic speeds in general.
The grant request is for $7,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. These
grants are designed to be self sustaining without the city having to supply any funds.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded
To The Mayor And City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, And All
eAlert/eCitizen Recipients; And Is Available On The City’s Website, LaserFiche, And
The City’s Server. Additionally, Portions Of This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On
The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also Been Electronically Forwarded To
The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available On The City’s Website,
LaserFiche, And The City’s Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff, Media/Press
Representatives Who Have Requested Agendas/Agenda Item Information,
Homeowner’s Associations/Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals
Who Have Requested Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall;
Posted Inside City Hall With Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And
Posted At Five (5) Different Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also
Available To Any New Individual Requestors.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is being asked to review and accept the
information in this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS:
A – The Highway Safety Grant process Timeline.
ATTACHMENT A
Highway Safety Grant Program Overview
JANUARY
Problem Identification
Setting of Goals and Objectives
JANUARY - MARCH
Submission of Concept Papers
MID JUNE
Review and Selection of Projects by Traffic Safety Section
JULY
Highway Safety Plan (HSP) Preparation
SEPTEMBER 1
st
Approval of Highway Safety Plan by Governor's Highway Safety
Representative
SEPTEMBER
Submission of Grant Applications to Highway Safety Grant Section.
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Grants awarded if Congress has approved funding.