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Florida Department of Transportation "Gainesville Police DUI Specialist" Grant Award Notification (B)
Explanation
On September 7, 2005, the City of Gainesville received notification from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that it would be receiving $39,276 in grant funds towards the continuation of the Gainesville Police Department DUI Specialist grant project. This grant continuation award was the result of a "Concept Paper" submitted by the Gainesville Police Department to the FDOT on April 4, 2005. It will fund the second year of the program, which created 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 will be the second year of the grant project totaling $52,368. The grant award amount of $39,276 reflects 75% of the overall project total. The second year award requires a local match of $13,092 which reflects 25% of the overall project total. Funds for this expenditure are available in the General Fund fund balance. 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 FDOT to continue funding of the project activities.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) accept the grant award totaling $39,276 from the Florida Department of Transportation: 2) appropriate $13,092 from the General Fund balance for the match: and 3) execute any other necessary documents, pending review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.