TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Ronald L. Martin, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 20, 2026
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GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of the Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Financial Services and City of Delray Beach to facilitate additional reimbursement of funds to offset the expenses incurred by the City to sustain and purchase specialized equipment for mitigating Hazardous Materials incidents.
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Background:
The State of Florida is authorized to distribute federal Homeland Security grant funds to cities that participate in a Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF). The City of Delray Beach has participated in the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for more than ten years. This agreement allows the City to be reimbursed up to $55,000 for costs incurred during FY 2025-2026 to maintain and purchase specialized equipment used for hazardous materials response. These reimbursement funds are provided by the State of Florida through the Division of the State Fire Marshal, which operates under the Florida Department of Financial Services.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Funding from the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) is included in the FY 2025-2026 budget. This agreement supports the City’s continued participation in the reimbursement grant program and allows the City to recover costs spent in support of the State hazardous materials team.
G/L account 001-22-150-526.64.11
G/L account 001-22-150-526.52-28
Timing of Request:
This agreement must be fully executed and returned to the Florida Department of Financial Services prior to February 1, 2026.