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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND RATIFYING STAFF’S SUBMISSION OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING FUNDS TO REPLACE DRONES THAT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 PER COMPLIANT DRONE; AND AUTHORIZNG EXECUTION OF ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: Grant revenue estimate up to $50,000)
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(Staff Contact: Peter McGinnis/Kimberly Cristiano)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
This item seeks to ratify acceptance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Drone Replacement Program (DRP) Financial Assistance Agreement. This is a non-matching grant agreement that will be used to replace two existing drones within the Fire Department, which have been deemed non-compliant with current minimum-security standards as established in Rule 60GG-2.0075 of the Florida Administrative Code. The Fire Department will be awarded funds in an amount commensurate with the replacement cost, not to exceed $25,000 per compliant drone, for each noncompliant drone relinquished to FDLE that also remains in working order and has not reached its end of life.
Please refer to the memorandum titled Department Memo, included as backup, for additional details.
Origin of request for this action: Fire Department
Fiscal impact and source of funding: Grant revenue estimate up to $50,000
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