Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2020-06--Comm Policing Grant — reading text

RESOLUTION 2020- 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES GRANT FOR THE HIRING OF THREE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS IN FY 2020-21; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U.S Department of Justice for Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Grant provides funding directly to police departments to assist in increasing the number of police officers to help communities meet minimum industry standards and to enhance community policing and engagement efforts; WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded a project total of $329,595.00 grant funds for the hiring of three ( 3) additional police officers; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the U.S Department of Justice for Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Grant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. Authority. The City Council accepts the U.S. Department of Justice for Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Grant in the amount of $329,595.00 and hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete grant -related expenditures. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature ofthe Mayor. Adopted: _;,,• i- L I. Z d a_ o 14-' t4 _!' Richard A. Rynearson, yor Approved for form, legal Attest: a - Jr. Ki M. Barnes, City C` lPrk