HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 09 28 Consent 302 - Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Safety Grant for COVID-19 • CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 302
,n m=ared CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
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Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Safety Grant for COVID-19
SUMMARY
The Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Safety Grant Fund Reimbursement
Program is available to assist its members' safety and health program efforts.
This matching grant has been designed to help eliminate, reduce or control its
members exposure to loss. The grant funds may be used to purchase certain
protective equipment, training, safety program and process needs or items
that will help control or eliminate potential losses or injuries.
On September 2, 2020, the City received notification that a grant application
from the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Safety Grant Fund Reimbursement
Program was approved in the amount of$6,000. Since March 2020, the City
has purchased tools and equipment related to COVID-19 pandemic including
personal protective equipment, disinfecting supplies, equipment, and barriers
to promote social distancing. Purchases also included tools and resources to
allow remote working from home, online meetings, and enhanced
communication efforts for the City's public meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the acceptance of the 3rd
quarter Florida Municipal Trust Insurance Safety Grant in the amount of
$6,000 to help offset costs incurred due to the COVID-19 virus and authorize
the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute any and all
applicable documents.
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