Title of Item:
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FIND GRANT FOR POLICE BOAT (RC):
RESOULTION No: 40-2019; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF STUART POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND, IF SUCCESSFUL DESIGNATE THE POLICE CHIEF AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE THE GRANT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO FUND THE STUART POLICE DEPARTMENT MARINE PATROL WATERWAY SAFETY PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
The project will consist of purchase of a 24’ RIB rigid hull, center console boat for the police department’s marine patrol. The boat will be utilized to patrol all waterways within the boundaries of the City of Stuart and as requested by agencies under a mutual aid agreement, as well as other boating safety programs and equipment.
Funding Source:
50/50 Grant Match with Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) and The City of Stuart, Florida totaling $100,000.00.
Recommended Action:
Motion to authorize the application for the FIND grant. | | |