Title
Grant Award: Florida Department of Transportation, "Gainesville Police DUI Specialist (B)
Explanation
On September 13, 2004, the City of Gainesville received notification from the Florida Department of Transportation that it would be receiving $ 76,800 in grant funds towards the establishment of a Gainesville Police Department DUI Specialist. This grant award was the result of a "Concept Paper" submitted by the Gainesville Police Department to the Florida Department of Transportation on March 24, 2004. This grant will create an additional sworn officer position within the GPD Traffic Safety Team whose sole duty will be the enforcement of laws involving "Driving Under the Influence (DUI)" related offenses.
Fiscal Note
This is a one year grant project totaling $76,800 that does not require any local matching funds. The City of Gainesville will have the option of applying for additional funding on a yearly basis from the Florida Department of Transportation. If the City of Gainesville elects to apply for renewed funding, the second year would require local matching funds in the amount of 25% of the project total. If, after the second year of the project, the City of Gainesville elects to apply for renewed funding, the third year of the project would require local matching funds in the amount of 50% of the project total. Following the completion of the third year, the City of Gainesville would be expected, by the Florida Department of Transportation, to continue funding of the project activities.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Interim City Manager to accept and execute the grant award and any other necessary documents, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.