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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 Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Justice Assistance Grant (Countywide) In The Approximate Amount Of $20,000.00 For Reimbursement Of Overtime Costs Incurred For Participation In The Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale Airport Active Shooter Incident; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute Any And All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; And Amending The Operating Budget As Outlined In Exhibit 1 If Awarded.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Police Department desires to apply for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Justice grant funds which if awarded, will provide for reimbursement of overtime costs incurred due to the Hollywood Police Department’s participation in the January 6, 2017 active shooter incident at the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale Airport. The grant application seeks an award of $20,000.00.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
Mel Standley, Assistant City Manager of Public Safety
Tomas Sanchez, Chief of Police