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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept The Department Of Homeland Security 2021 Assistance To Firefighters Grant In An Amount Not To Exceed $368,181.81 To Purchase Fire Rescue Operational Equipment; Authorizing The Expenditure Of Matching Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $36,818.19; 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 equipment to enhance the provision of fire and rescue services throughout the City.
The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department desires to accept these grant funds in the approximate amount of $368,181.81.
Fiscal Impact:
Grant funding in the approximate amount of $368,181.81 will be appropriated in the FY 2023 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan via a separate budget and capital amendment.
The estimated value of the City’s in-kind match is ten percent or $36,818.19, which is available in the FY 2023 amended Capital Improvement Plan in account number 334.219901.52200.564530.000104.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Daniel Booker, Fire Chief
George Keller, Assistant City Manager, Public Safety