Submitted By: Lafayetta Hodges / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2023-165 amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to appropriate grant funding from the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $36,920
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On 05/12/23, the Ocala Police Department (OPD) was informed that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office allocated overtime reimbursement funding for the Florida Bicycle Pedestrian High Visibility Enforcement Initiative in the amount of $36,920 for overtime worked by OPD sworn law enforcement officers.
OPD, via the University of North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management, is to receive a subgrant award in the amount of $36,920 to be utilized by 05/10/2024. These funds will reimburse overtime expenses incurred by sworn police officers conducting high visibility education and enforcement details in areas with the highest representation of traffic crashes that have resulted in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. The project goal is to mitigate crashes by increasing awareness of and compliance with traffic laws that protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists within the City of Ocala.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Funding will be used to compensate officers who work overtime on the high visibility enforcement operations. OPD will continue to focus on education and awareness of traffic laws and will provide FDOT approved bicycle lights to those seen in violation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The city will receive $36,920 in grant funding to assist the Ocala Police Department with this program. Grant expenses will be applied to account #001-050-848-521-52-*. No match is required; however, any additional benefit costs shall be absorbed by the city.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Adopt with Changes
• Table
• Deny
BUDGET RESOLUTION 2023-165
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE A BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA TOTALING $36,920
WHEREAS, the Ocala Police Department recognizes that the community has suffered recently from unnecessary injuries and fatalities related to pedestrians and bicyclists using or crossing Ocala's many roadways; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2023, the Ocala Police Department was awarded a grant through the Florida Department of Transportation; effective upon execution through May 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the University of North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management has awarded $36,920 for reimbursement of overtime expenses incurred by sworn officers conducting high visibility enforcement and education.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session, that the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget be amended as outlined below to appropriate $36,920.
Source:
001-334-000-000-09-33133 General Fund- FDOT Safety Grants $36,920
Use:
001-050-848-521-52-14010 Salaries- Overtime $27,258
001-050-848-521-52-21010 FICA Taxes $ 9,662
TOTAL $36,920
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2023.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs James P. Hilty Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney
Reviewed for accounting accuracy & completeness:
By: _________________________________
Peter A. Lee
City Manager