Submitted By: Lafayetta Hodges
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
FORMAL TITLE:
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Funding from the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse overtime expenses relating to the Speed and Aggressive Driving Program in the amount of $65,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office notified the Ocala Police Department (OPD) that it had been selected to receive $65,000 in funding for the Speed and Aggressive Driving Program. The funds must be utilized by September 30, 2026, to reimburse overtime expenses for OPD sworn law enforcement officers in efforts to curb speeding and aggressive driving.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Ocala Police Department will conduct targeted speed enforcement efforts, enforcement to reduce traffic violations, and motor saturation enforcement in known high-collision and problem areas.
Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will receive $65,000 in grant funding to assist the Ocala Police Department with this program. No match is required; however, the City shall absorb any additional benefit costs. Funds will be housed in accounts 00l-050-880-521-52-l4010 and 21010. All other benefits/residual funds to be absorbed by the City will be taken from or charged to the home accounts 001-018-830-521-52-22029, 001-018-830-521-52-23010, and 001-018-830-521-52-24010. An accompanying budget resolution is included on the same agenda. The MUNIS contract number is 260276.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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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