Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The U.S. Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, To Receive The FY21-CRS-Consolidated Rail Infrastructure And Safety Improvements Grant; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $120,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
In an effort to reduce the tragic railroad statistics, the Hollywood Police Department is seeking an award of $120,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, to participate in the Railroad Trespassing education and enforcement program. The goal is to maintain a visible presence, constantly repeat safety messaging, influence the behavior of the community, create a long lasting reduction in the amount of trespassing along the rail-line, and reduce rail-related deaths.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, there is a companion resolution (budget amendment) that will allocate funding in an account to be determined for $120,000.00 to the FY 2022 Operating Budget of the Police Grant Fund (Fund 113).
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Chris O’Brien, Chief of Police
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Deputy City Manager