HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 11 14 Informational 103 FDOT Grant FundingCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 103
November 14, 2011
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REQUEST:
The Police Department wishes to inform the Commission of the results from our application
for Grant Assistance through the Florida Department of Transportation.
SYNOPSIS:
This year, the Police Department completed the processing through the Florida Department
of Transportation for Grant Assistance during 2012. The total amount requested was
$51,592, however, we were unsuccessful in obtaining this award.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On March 31, 2011, the Police Department submitted three grant concept papers to the
Florida Department of Transportation. The areas that were targeted and a synopsis of each
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 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.
The grant request is for $5,092.
• Speed Control — Enforcement Counter Measures — Solar Powered Pole Mounted Radar
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Speed Sign
This self contained product will be placed to deter speed infractions and document
traffic speeds in general.
The grant request is for $7,000.
On September 6, 2011 the Police Department received notice from the Florida Department
of Transportation that they will not be able to fund our requests at this time and we can
reapply later for the 2013 funding. While applying for the grants, we provided traffic
enforcement and safety statistics from years past. As such, we ranked low on a scale of
grant fund needs. Our proactive approach to traffic enforcement has at times been the cause
of a low ranking. We will, however, reapply in 2012 for the FY 2013 budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These potential grant revenues and related expenditures were not included in the FY 2012
Budget pending a decision on award. Therefore, there is no fiscal impact on the FY 2012
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, eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, 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 requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this
Agenda Item.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- FDOT grant disposition letter (1 page)
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RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
Chief Kevin P. Brunelle
Winter Springs Police Department
300 I. Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Chief Brunelle:
Florida Department of Transportation
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0450
August 25, 2011
RE: Fiscal Year 2012 Concept Paper
Concept Paper Title: Impaired Driving Program
605 Suwannee Street AN NTII PRASAD, P.E,
SECRETARY
I regret to inform you that the Safety Office will not be able to provide highway safety grant funds
during fiscal year (FY) 2012 for the above referenced activity proposed by your agency.
Should you be interested in applying for funding in the future, concept papers for FY 2013 funding will
be accepted from January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012. Concept Paper preparation information is
available on our website at:
http: Jwww.dut. state. fl. us /safety /HighwaySafety rantProgram /hsgp /hsgp.htm
As always, your concern for traffic safety is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please
contact Pete Cohen at (850) 245 -1500.
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cc: Lt. Doug Seely
CP #: 192
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Sincerely,
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Marianne A. Trus se l l
State Safety Officer
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