Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-09-12 regular-with petitions — reading text

y have expertise in architecture, archaeology, anthropology, local history and related fields. It is preferred x that appointees be city residents. Council may waive the requirement if the person otherwise has the a m necessary expertise and is a resident in Okaloosa County. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled within 6 60 days of the occurrence of the vacancy. a 2. 07. 04 Chairperson: The historic sites and structures advisory board shall designate one of its members o as chairperson for each calendar year. N' 0c' 2.08 HOUSING AUTHORITY N 2. 08.01 Declaration of Need: The council hereby declares that there is a need for a housing authority in the city to eliminate unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations which exist in the city and m to eliminate the shortage of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations in the city available to persons of w low income, at rentals they can afford. rnx nR 2. 08. 02 Powers: The housing authority shall have the powers delegated and limitations imposed in Chapter 421, F. S., as amended. c 2. 08.03 Establishment: There is hereby established in and for the city the Housing Authority of Fort w Walton Beach, referred to in this division as the housing authority or the authority, in accordance with v chapter 421, F.S., as amended. tj 2.08.04 Membership; Terms: The housing authority shall consist of seven commissioners. The terms v of members serving upon the adoption of Resolution 89 -51, passed October 24, 1989, shall be unchanged. t Of the two new members appointed, one shall serve for two years and one for four years. m a 2.09 POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND BOARD 2.09. 01 Establishment: The city's Police Officers' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees shall consist of five members and be solely responsible for administering the police officers trust fund. The membership composition, appointments, and succession shall be governed by chapter 185, F.S., as amended. The trustees shall by a majority vote elect from their number a chair and a secretary. The secretary of the board shall keep a complete minute book of the actions, proceedings, or hearings of the board. The trustees shall not receive any compensation as such, but may receive expenses and per diem as provided by Florida law. Chapter 2 - 14 Packe4'.Pg. 35 1. 1. 1. In Federal Fiscal Year 2012, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement received notice from the U. S. Department of Justice regarding available funding for the Justice Assistance Grant. 1. 2. The City of Fort Walton Beach submitted an application on July 18, 2012 for funding assistance. 1. 3. On September 12, 2012, the City of Fort Walton Beach received notification of the award of an Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of 6, 220.00 for a project entitled " Officer Safety and Evidence Collection Enhancements ". 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. In recent years, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department has encountered a growing number of Melhamphetamine labs which require specialized equipment to properly remove and dispose. The Police Department also maintains a Tactical Response Team whose members require a special ballistic vest for high risk operations. The Evidence Technician' s response to fires in which there are serious injuries or death requires safety apparel and fire boots. 2. 2. Upon acceptance of the grant, the Police Department will use the funding for the purchase of methamphetamine lab detection equipment, ballistic protective equipment, and protective clothing. 2. 2. 1. The methamphetamine detection equipment will be used by the meth clean -up team to safely dismantle and package methamphetamine laboratories. 2. 2. 2. The ballistic protective equipment will be worn by a Tactical Response Team member in high risk operations and search warrants. 2. 2. 3. The protective clothing will be wom by the Evidence Technician in crime scene processing and evidence collection at fire scenes. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. The project is 100% grant funded, and no matching funds are required. 3. 2. Anticipated expenses in future years would include only normal maintenance and repair to the methamphetamine detection equipment. ooC m: 1983 a Page 1 Packet P2. 36  t o. 2 RESOLUTION ( ID # ] 983) 3. 3. A budget amendment will be needed to record the grant revenue and expense 4. RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1. Staff respectfully recommends City Council approval of Resolution 2012 -27 to accept 6,220. 00 in grant funding from an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Contract Number 2013 -JAGC- OKAL -6 -D7 -064) for the project entitled " Officer Safety and Evidence Collection Enhancements ". Staff also requests Council authorization for the Mayor to execute the grant acceptance documents and authorization for a budget amendment to record the grant. ATTACHMENTS: JAG -CW -Grant - Certificate of Acceptance ( PDF) JAG- CW -Grant - Award Notice ( PDF) JAG -CW- Sub -Grant Award Certificate ( PDF) JAG -CW -Grant Application ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Ted Litschauer Completed 09/27/ 2012 8: 24 AM Finance Completed 09/ 28/ 2012 8: 06 AM City Attorney Completed 09/ 30/ 2012 5: 07 PM Carole Jones Completed 10/ 01/ 2012 9: 46 AM City Manager Completed 10/ 03/ 2012 7: 14 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 37  10. 2 RESOLUTION ( ID At 1983) RESOLUTION 2012 -27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OFFICER SAFETY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION ENHANCEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement through the Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant provides funding to reduce crime and improve public safety. The City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program, and has applied for and been awarded up to $ 6, 220 for Officer Safety and Evidence Collection Enhancement ($ 6, 220 grant funds and $ 0 City match). The 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. Therefore, the 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- 1516 -331- 2000 $ 6, 220 102- 1516 -521 -4000 $ 799 102- 1516 -521 - 5200 $ 5, 371 102 - 1516 -521 - 5500 $ 50 This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council. Adopted: Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for form and legal sufficiency: Helen Spencer, City Clerk Hayward Dykes, Jr, City Attorney PackilF Pg. 38 n ( Bwpunj iuejC) 6ulid933tl- LZ- Z1. 0Z:£ 860 aoueldanoy ;o 9te3l; IN83- 31-1eJE- mo-`JVf quawyueuv M I N p1 o am State of Florida Office of Criminal Justice Grants n Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32306 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SUBGRANT AWARD The subgranlee, through its authorized representative, acknowledges receipt and acceptance of subgrant award number 2013 -JAGC- OKAL -6 -D7 -064, in the amount of $ 6, 220. 00, for a project entitled, OFFICER SAFETY AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION ENHANCEMENTS, for the period of 10/0112012 through 09/3012013, to be implemented in accordance with the approved subgrant application, and subject to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Standard Conditions and any special conditions governing this subgrant. Signature of Subgrantee's Authorized Official) Typed Name and Title of Official) Name of