Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2020-09--FDLE--Mobile Command Upgrades — reading text

RESOLUTION 2020- 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR MOBILE COMMAND POST UPGRADES; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, provides funding to purchase Command Post upgrades; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded a project total of $10, 500.00 ($ 10, 500.00 grant funds and $ 0 City match) for Mobile Command Post upgrades for the Fort Walton Beach Police Department; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the grant award; the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant -related purchases; and a budget amendment to record the grant. Budget Amendment for Grant Funds: Expense Revenue 102- 1579- 521- 6406 $ 10, 500 102- 1579- 331- 2000 $ 10, 500 Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Q Adopted: 1chardARynearson. , May r Attest: Approved for form, legal Jr., Kim . Barnes, City Clerk