Submitted By: Lafayetta Hodges / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
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Grant funding from the State of Florida North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management to reimburse overtime expenses for sworn police officers conducting high-visibility education and enforcement in the amount of $33,437
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On July 1, 2026, the Ocala Police Department (OPD) was awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office in the amount of $33,437 for overtime worked by OPD sworn law enforcement officers for the Florida Bicycle Pedestrian High Visibility Enforcement Initiative.
OPD, via the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), is to receive a $33,437 subgrant award to be utilized by May 7, 2027. These funds will reimburse overtime expenses for sworn police officers conducting high-visibility education and enforcement in areas with the highest rates of traffic crashes that result in severe and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. The goal of the project is to mitigate crashes by increasing awareness of, and compliance with, traffic laws within the City of Ocala.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Funding will be used to pay for overtime for sworn officers working on high-visibility enforcement operations. OPD will continue its 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 $33,437 in grant funding to support the OPD in this program. No match is required; however, any additional benefit costs shall be absorbed by the city. Funds will be housed in accounts 001-050-892-521-52* MUNIS Contract #260953. All other benefits/residual funds will be deducted from or charged to the following home account: 001-018-830-521-52*.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Grant Agreement has been reviewed by the Procurement & Contracting Officer in compliance with City policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Grant Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny