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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND VOLUNTEER FLORIDA TO PROCURE ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE CITY’S CERT PROGRAM; ACCEPTING THE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact)
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(Staff Contact: Kimberly Cristiano/Peter McGinnis )
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The City of Pompano Beach has been awarded $10,000 through Volunteer Florida’s CERT Program for the FY 2025-2026 grant cycle. This is a cost-reimbursement contract requiring a dollar-for-dollar match, which will be met through documented volunteer hours. The contract period is October 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Grant funds will be used to procure essential CERT supplies, including CERT backpacks, disposable face masks, adult and infant CPR manikins, CERT uniform shirts, and first aid kits. These items will equip volunteers and support training activities, and the first aid kits will be distributed to the community as part of the department’s preparedness outreach efforts.
Origin of request for this action: Fire Department
Fiscal impact and source of funding: No fiscal impact
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