HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 12 09 Consent 300 Acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant COMMISSION AGENDA
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ITEM 300 Public Hearings
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December 09, 2013 KS KB
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Police Department requests the Commission accept the 2014 Florida Department of
Law Enforcement - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant in the amount of
$17,688.00 to fund overtime salaries for police officers to participate in proactive patrolling
techniques known as "H.E.A.T" (Holiday Enforcement Action Team) and "Lock It or Loose
It"
SYNOPSIS:
This year the Police Department applied for grant assistance through the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance. The
total amount requested was $17,688.00 - the maximum amount allowed as determined
by our UCR crime statistics. The police department was selected to receive the grant and we
now request Commission approve the acceptance of the grant and allow the City Manager
and Mayor to execute all required documentation related to this grant acceptance. There are
no matching funds required from the City to receive this award.
CONSIDERATIONS:
In July 2013, the Police Department was notified that we were selected to receive a grant
award through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance for $17,688.00. A concept paper had to be written and turned in outlining
how the requested funds would be utilized prior to the monies being awarded. The Police
Department chose Crime Prevention Programs. The police department will utilize the grant
monies to pay overtime salaries to participate in proactive patrols known as "H.E.A.T." to
prevent, deter and apprehend suspects of burglary and larceny. Also incorporated is to use
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the same officers to distribute our "Lock It or Lose It" crime prevention flyers to residents.
This program is aimed at educating our residents and their guest on the importance and
value of locking their vehicles, garages and securing their valuables so they do not become
an easy target.
On November 8, 2013 the Police Department received notice from the Florida Department
Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants that the grant was awarded and
available between 10/1/13 to 9/30/14 .
FISCAL IMPACT:
These grant revenues and related expenditures were not included in the FY 2014 Police
Department Budget request pending a decision on the award from FDLE. The Budget was
already approved prior to this grant being awarded. The Crime Prevention Programs will
cost $17,688.00 and this expense will be reimbursed through the grant therefore, there is net
zero impact to the 2014 Budget relative to this agenda item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, 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 applicable 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. This
information has also 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. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends the Commission approve the acceptance of the 2014 Florida Department
of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance in the amount of
$17,688.00 to fund the personnel cost of the Crime Prevention Programs, and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all required grant documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
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