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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Apply For And Accept The Federal Emergency Management Agency And The Department Of Homeland Security FY2023 Assistance To Firefighters Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,400,000.00 To Purchase Equipment To Refurbish The Fire Rescue Training Tower; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $127,272.73; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Grant Documents.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department has determined the need to purchase operational equipment to improve and enhance emergency services throughout the city. The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department desires to accept these grant funds in the approximate amount of $1,400,000.00.
Fiscal Impact:
If awarded, grant funding in the amount of $1,400,000.00 will be recognized and appropriated via a future budget amendment.
Funding for the required match is available in the FY 2024 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan in account numbers 334.219901.52200.564530.000104.000 and 111.219801.52200.564530.000000.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Daniel Booker, Fire Chief
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, City Manager