HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03 26 Consent 200 Requesting Commission accept Florida League of Cities (FLC) 4th Quarter Safety Grant AcceptanceCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 200
March 26, 2012
Regular Meeting
Informational
Consent X
Public Hearings
Regular
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City Manager
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Department
REQUEST:
The Finance and Administrative Services Department requests the City Commission accept
a Florida League of Cities Safety Grant in the amount of $938.00.
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of this Agenda Item is to announce that the City of Winter Springs, via its
Safety Committee, has been awarded a Safety Grant by the Florida League of Cities in the
amount of $938.00 for ballistic vests for the Police Department, and safety training and
technical clothing for the Parks Department.
CONSIDERATIONS:
• The Winter Springs Safety Committee was established in August 2010 and is
comprised of ten (10) employees, representing all departments within the City.
• The Mission of the Safety Committee is to ensure a safe work environment in the
City by monitoring the workplace as well as educating and promoting safe work
habits.
• One of the many responsibilities of the Safety Committee is to submit Safety Grants
through the Florida League of Cities to help offset costs of the City's projects that are
safety related in nature.
• The maximum that the City can receive in Safety Grants is $5,000 per fiscal year.
• The items to be purchased herein were budgeted in each department for the full cost
of the items. This grant relieves the General Fund of $938.00 in expense.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total Cost of Safety Items Purchased
$1,875.03
Consent 200 PAGE 1 OF 2 - March 26, 2012
Total Amount of Safety Grant Award 938.00
Net Cost of Safety Items $ 937.03
Note: The City has received $3,438 since the safety Committee was formed 18 months ago.
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.
Additionally, information related to this Agenda Item have been placed on the Safety HQ
tab on the City Intranet.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance and Administrative Services Department requests the City Commission accept
the 4th Quarter (2011) Safety Grant from the Florida League of Cities in the amount of
$938.00 to be used for purchase of ballistic vests for the Police Department, and safety
training and technical clothing for the Parks Department.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1 Copy of Check Received from the Florida League of Cities.
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