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File #: BR-2024-155   
Type: Budget Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-155 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept and appropriate a North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management grant from the State of Florida in the amount of $50,810
Attachments: 1. FY 24-25 Bike Ped Grant set up form - Signed, 2. 433144-1-8404 G2X22 City of Ocala Contract 2July2024
Related files: 2024-1839
Submitted By: Michael Balken
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police

STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2024-155 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to accept and appropriate a North Florida Institute of Police Technology and Management grant from the State of Florida in the amount of $50,810
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place

PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On 05/15/24, the Ocala Police Department (OPD) was advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office allocated funding in the amount of $50,810 for overtime worked by OPD sworn law enforcement officers for the Florida Bicycle Pedestrian High Visibility Enforcement Initiative.

The OPD, via the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), is to receive a subgrant award in the amount of $50,810 to be utilized by May 9, 2025. 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 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 provide overtime for the officers working high visibility enforcement operations. The 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 $50,810 in grant funding to assist the OPD with this program. No match is required; however, any additional benefit costs shall be absorbed by the City. Funds will be housed in account 001-050-857-521-52-14010 and 001-050-857-521-52-21010. All other benefits/residual funds will be taken or charged to the ho...

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