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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 $7,000.00 For Reimbursement Of Overtime Costs Incurred For Participation In The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Active Shooter Incident; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements, And If Awarded, Amending The FY 2018 Operating Budget (R-2017-288) For The Police Grants Fund (Fund 13).
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On February 14, 2018, an active shooter incident occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School which required response from the Hollywood Police Department along with other local, regional, and state law enforcement personnel. The involvement of the Hollywood Police Department in this incident resulted in unanticipated increased overtime costs. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE") has available a Justice Assistance Grant (Countywide) for the purpose of reimbursing overtime costs paid to sworn and civilian personnel who participated in the original February 14, 2018 incident and/or secondary peripheral security or investigative services related to the incident response. It is understood that by the submission of the grant proposal, the City of Hollywood will abide by the terms and conditions set forth by the FDLE for use of said grant funds. The Chief of Police for the City of Hollywood, Florida recommends that the appropriate City Officials apply for the FDLE Justice Assistance Grant - Countywide for reimbursement of overtime costs related to the February 14, 2018, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Active Shooter incident in the approximate amount of $7,000.00, and further recommends the acceptance and execution of said grant upon its award.
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