TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Ronald L. Martin, Fire Chief
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM, City Manager
DATE: January 21, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO OBTAIN STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) agreement renewal 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 has the statutory authority to disburse federal Homeland Security funds to participating municipalities of a Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF). The City of Delray Beach has been participating in the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for over a decade and this agreement will allow for the reimbursement of up to $41,910.00 in funds to offset the expenses incurred by the City to sustain and purchase specialized equipment for mitigating Hazardous Materials incidents for FY 25-26. Period of performance DOE-August 31st, 2027.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
SHSGP funding amounts are included in the budget proposals. This agreement supports our continued participation in this reimbursement grant program.
Timing of Request:
This agreement must be fully executed and returned to the Florida Division of Emergency Management prior to March 1, 2025.