TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Chief Darrell Hunter, Police Department
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: October 14, 2025
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APPROVAL OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FY 25/26 STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD AGREEMENTS
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Florida Department of Law Enforcement FY 25/26 State Financial Assistance award agreements
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Background:
Recently, the Police Department was notified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) that they have received an appropriation from the FY25-26 Florida Legislature for the Delray Beach City Wide Crime Prevention Enhancements - Phase 2 project. The funding for this project is split into two separate appropriations - Member Project ($275,000) and Fixed Capital Outlay ($250,000). The award agreements for this funding need to be executed as soon as possible as these are single, non-recurring appropriations with a strict project deadline of June 30, 2026.
Per the original Florida Senate application, this funding is to expand the reach of the Delray Beach Police Department’s existing Real-time Crime Center by creating a robust Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera network on the barrier island along South Ocean Blvd. (A1A), into City Parks / parking lots, and other city buildings within the City of Delray Beach. These cameras will be placed in overt locations to act as a deterrent to those wanting to commit criminal acts and heighten the feeling of safety to residents and visitors. In addition, the cameras can be used to monitor the area from the Delray Beach Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center when applicable, conduct over watch during special events, and be used to search for evidence after a crime or suspicious acts occur.
The following documents are attached to this agenda item:
The Florida Senate Local Funding Initiative Request
Award MK004 Agreement ($250,000)
Award PW007 Agreement ($275,000)
Standard Terms and Conditions for awards of state financial assistance
Legal Review Checklist
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
These costs are usually budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project budget via budget amendment through Finance Department.
Timing of Request:
These award agreements are time sensitive as the deadline to utilize the funds/complete project is June 30, 2026.