HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 11 25 Informational C Current and Future Grant Application Status
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM C
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
November 25, 2002
Meeting
MGR~DEPT V
Authorization r
REQUEST: Police Department informing the Commission of the status of its application for
Federal Grant Assistance for expansion of the computer system and mobile laptop
computers.
PURPOSE: Update the Commission on the Police Departments current and future grant
applications status.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Police Department had submitted application for a $234,501.00
Federal Grant to implement laptop computers in all police vehicles. After a lengthy competitive
process the Winter Springs Police Department was not awarded funding. We were advised 741
applications were received and only 25 were awarded.
Currently the Police Department is searching other grant sources for funding. Commission will be
notified if other opportunities arise.
FUNDING:
RECOMMENDATION: None at this time.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
COMMISSION ACTION: