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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, If Awarded, Accept The 2025/2026 Broward Boating Improvement Program Grant In The Amount Of $50,000.00 From The Broward County Marine Advisory Committee To Assist With The Removal Of Derelict Vessels From The Waterways Within The City Limits, And If Awarded, 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 Police Department plans to apply for $50,000.00 in funding from the Broward Marine Advisory Committee to assist with the removal of derelict vessels. There is no required match for this grant.
The City has worked extensively to clean up the City’s waterways of derelict vessels. This grant funding is imperative for the continued success of this initiative.
The Police Department’s Marine Patrol Division oversees the enforcement of the waterway regulations within the City, including but not limited to issues relating to derelict and abandoned vessels.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, grant funding in the amount of $50,000.00 will be appropriated in the FY 2025 Operating Budget for the (Police Grant Fund) Fund 113.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Jeff Devlin, Chief of Police
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety