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The Florida Department of Transportation's Safety Office Subgrant Funding for the City Of Gainesville Motorcycle/Scooter Safety and Education Program (B)
This is a request for City Commission’s approval to accept a grant through the Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office.
Explanation
The Florida Department of Transportation's Safety Office is sponsoring the City of Gainesville Motorcycle/Scooter Safety and Education Program Grant. The grant program is overtime-only for proactive traffic enforcement projects with a focus on motorcycle and scooter infractions. The grant also funds a minimum of nine (9), six hour Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques (SMART) courses to train civilian riders in real world scenarios.
The amount requested through the grant application is as follows:
Motorcycle/Scooter Safety and Education Program - $40,000
Total requested from the Florida Department of Transportation Safety - $40,000
Fiscal Note
There are no matching funds required by the City.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to accept, and execute the grant awards subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality and approve the expenditures as outlined in the approved grant awards.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission declines the proposal in the total amount of $40,000 and advise staff not to accept these funds.