Submitted By: Lafayetta Hodges
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Accept a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication, totaling $25,250
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
State funding is available to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity. This grant provides reimbursement for approved fentanyl-related activities including investigative operations. The Ocala Police department has applied for $25,250 in funds to provide the Unified Drug Enforcement Drug Enforcement Strike team with overtime to conduct investigative operations.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Grant funding will enable the Ocala Police department drug agents to work overtime hours to conduct fentanyl eradication operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A $25,250 award will support overtime operations, with no match required. Funds will be held in account number 001-050-827-521-52-14010.
An accompanying budget resolution is provided on the consent portion of the agenda.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny