Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2026-07 Accepting Funding through State Board of Immigration Enforcement — reading text

RESOLUTION 2026- 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 2025- 1, Laws of Florida, created Section 908. 1033, Florida Statutes, and resulted in an appropriation of $250, 000,000 in funds for the State Board of Immigration Enforcement to pass- through to local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities in support of the Local Law Enforcement Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program and has applied for and been awarded a project total of $292, 866. 00 for Officer Bonuses and Computer Software; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the Grant from the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. City Council hereby adopts Resolution 2026- 07 accepting $ 292, 866. 00 under the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program ( IGP), authorizing the Mayor to sign the acceptance document( s), authorizing the City Manager or Police Chief to execute all necessary documents to complete the grant and grant -related purchases, and authorizing a budget amendment to record the grant within the General Fund. Budget Amendment for Grant Funds: Revenue Expense 001- 1587- 334- 2040 $ 292, 866.00 001- 1587- 521- 3100 $ 292, 866. 00 Project Number: ICE26B Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: Attest: for the City ro alton tieacn, only. Ki . Barnes, City Clerk Jeffrey L. , City Attorney  FELE FWI3 Immigration Grant Prepared by City of Fort Walton Beach, FL for Florida Department of Law Enforcement IGP25: Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program Submitted by Jamieson Ross Submitted on 12/ 30/2025 10: 26 AM Eastern Standard Time  F Immigration Grant FDLE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Opportunity Details Opportunity Information Title IGP25: Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program Description This project will provide funds for local law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities for the cooperation and coordination with federal immigration agencies to enforce federal immigration laws. Awarding Agency Name State Board of Immigration Enforcement Agency Contact Email SBIE@fdle. state.fl.us Program Fund Activity Categories Opportunity Posted Date 8/ 1/ 2025 Announcement Type Initial Announcement Public Link https://www.gotomygrants. com/Public/Opportunities/ Detai Is/ 6ff2fffl- e738- 4ebl- 800b-2ccbdbb39456 Funding Information Opportunity Funding 250, 000,000. 00 Funding Sources State Award Information Award Period 02/ 17/ 2025 - 06/ 30/ 2026 Submission Information Submission Window Opens 08/01/ 2025 8: 00 AM Submission Timeline Type Rolling Submission Timeline Additional Information Eligible entities will be able to begin their application at 8: 00 AM EST on Friday, August 1, 2025. Eligibility Information Page 2 of 14  FWB Immigration Grant FDLE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Eligibility Type Public Eligible Applicants County Governments City or township governments Additional Eligibility Information Eligible entities are restricted to local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities. Entities must also ensure they comply with all reporting requirements outlined in Rule 11 QER25-2( 3), Florida Administrative Code. Additional Information Additional Information URL httl2s:Iwwwfdle state fl us/FDLE-Grants/Open-Funding- Opportunities/Funding- Opportunities/SBIE/ FY25-26- IGP Page 3of14  FWI3 Immigration Grant FELE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Project Information Application Information Application Name FWB Immigration Grant Award Requested 295,866.00 Total Award Budget 295, 866.00 Primary Contact Information Name Jamieson Ross Email Address jross@fwb.org Address 7 NE Hollywood Blvd Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 Phone Number 850) 833- 9554 Page 4of14  FWB Immigration Grant FELE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Project Description SFA - Immigration Grant Program ( IGP) Application Section 1: Applicant Information IGP 1. 1: Organization Name on Contract Fort Walton Beach Police Department IGP 1. 2: Organization Type pp Police Department O Sheriffs Office Q County Corrections Department O Other (E)plain) IGP 1. 3: County I Okaloosa J IGP 1. 4: FLAIR Vendor ID ( FEID/ RN/ EIN) 596000323 IGP 1. 5: Payment/ Remittance Address 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Section 2: Funding Activities The following questions seek information on what activites your organization will be seeking reimbursement for. IGP-A: Training Programs for 287(g) Allowable Activities Funds under this activity may be used to reimburse training programs, including certified apprenticeship programs, the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) training, the Jail Enforcement Model (JEM) training, the Task Force Model (TFM) training under section 287( g) of the Immigration and Nationalilty Act, 8 U. S.C. 1357, and other programs related to supporting the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Funds may be used for: costs associated with training materials, travel and other costs associated with training overtime costs, including associated benefits, for hours spent in training in accordance with the participating agency' s established pay polices and procedures Funding Limitations Overtime costs shall not exceed one and a half times an officer's hourly pay. Reimbursement for personnel costs associated with backfilling positions while an officer is in training is prohibited. The participating agency may only seek training reimbursement for the maximum percentage of officers outlined below in a particular fiscal year: Officer Maximum % Population 75 or more 20% Page 5 of 14  FWB Immigration Grant FELE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL 31- 75 30% 30 or less 50% Fiscally Constrained 50% County IGP-A 1: Will your organization seek funding for training programs ( not including apprenticeships) related to 287( g)? p Yes pp No IGP- B: Subletting Detention Beds to ICE Allowable Activities Funds under this activity may be used to reimburse the participating agency for the time period between when an unauthorized alien is released from custody for a state criminal offense until the time that the unauthorized alien either leaves the jail facility or is transferred into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Funding Limitations Reimbursement will be available for each day within that time frame in which the unauthorized alien remains in custody for twelve hours or more. Facilities will be reimbursed at established rates based on if the facility has a Basic Ordering Agreement BOA) or Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with ICE. Funds cannot be used to supplant federal funds. Additionally, funds cannot be reimbursed under the grant if the participating agency expects to apply for or receive reimbursement from the federal government. IGP- B 1: Will your organization seek funding to sublet detention beds to ICE? Q Yes pp No IGP- C: Transporting Aliens on Behalf of ICE Allowable Activities Funds under this activity may be used to reimburse costs associated with transporting unauthorized aliens on behalf of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Funds may be used for: travel reimbursement from the point of departure to the point of return in accordance with State of Florida travel guidelines overtime costs, including associated benefits, for hours spent transporting in accordance with the participating agency' s established pay polices and procedures Funding Limitations Overtime costs shall not exceed one and a half times an officer's hourly pay. Reimbursement for personnel costs associated with backfilling positions while an officer is transporting is prohibited. The grant will reimburse transportation costs for a maximum of two officers per transport detail. IGP- C 1: Will your organization seek funding for costs related to transporting unauthorized aliens on behalf of ICE? p Yes O No IGP- D: Travel and Lodging Related to 287(g) Page 6of14  FWB Immigration Grant FELE City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Allowable Activities Funds under this activity may be used to reimburse the participating agency for travel and lodging directly related to active participation in task force activities under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U. S.C. 1357. Funding Limitations Travel and lodging costs can only be reimbursed if they were incurred pursuant to involvement in task force activitites with or for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. All travel and lodging will be reimbursed in accordance with State of Florida travel guidelines. IGP- D 1: Will your organization seek funding for travel and lodging related to 287( 8) task force participation? p Yes No IGP- E: Bonus Payments to Law Enforcement Officers Funds under this activity may be used to provide a bonus of up to $1, 000 for each eligible officer who participates in at least one U. S. Department of Homeland Security task force operation under section 287(g) of the Immigration