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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Ratifying The Submission Of An Application To The Florida Department Of Law Enforcement To Receive The FY 2019-2020 State Financial Assistance Identity Theft And Fraud Grant Programs Funds For The Investigation Of Personal Identification Information Theft And Fraud; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Grant In An Approximate Amount Of $10,000.00; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget (R-2019-283) If Awarded.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”) received authority to administer $150,000.00 for the Identity Theft and Fraud Grant Program, created to provide support to local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of personal identification information theft and fraud. The program is supported through criminal fines for qualifying convictions relating to identity theft. FDLE anticipates issuing approximately 15 awards, not to exceed $10,000.00 each. Funds under this program may be used for overtime hours for officers, equipment and supplies required for investigative purposes, procurement contracts and travel and/or training.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Chris O’Brien, Chief of Police
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Deputy City Manager