Fort Walton Beach — 2014-28 - Ed Byrne - Haz Situation Equip

RESOLUTION 2014- 28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR HAZARDOUS SITUATION EQUIPMENT; 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 reduce crime and improve public safety; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded project total of$ 15, 662. 00 ($ 15, 662. 00 grant funds and $ 0 City match) for Hazardous Situation Equipment; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that is in the best interests 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: Revenue Expense 102- 1579- 331- 2000 15, 662 102- 1579- 521- 6406 15, 662 Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. 18th Adopted by the City Council on this day of November, 2014. hde-e744 Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for form, legal • i drut(57-Art— D Cfr ir,,/ s= City Clerk a wa -. Wykes, Jr., Ci. is ttom-- / ffi