File #: RES 2023-105    Name: Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/17/2023 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 5/25/2023 Final action: 5/25/2023
Title: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
Sponsors: Information Technology
Indexes: Cybersecurity, Grant, I.T., Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2023-105-Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program, 2. AGREEMENT-Local Government Cybersecurity Grant (revised), 3. BACKUP-Award Letter-Local Government Cybersecurity Grant (revised)

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The City applied for and was awarded the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant.  The Florida Digital Service (FL[DS]) is the lead entity for cybersecurity in the State of Florida, which is administering this competitive grant program.  The grant will extend the cybersecurity capabilities to Florida municipal and county governments to improve their cybersecurity posture and resiliency.

DISCUSSION:

 

This grant will provide assistance in the form of services, licenses, or commodities to enhance the City’s cybersecurity framework, identify and mitigate risks, and protect the City’s infrastructure from threats. The FL[DS] will provide incident response assistance, when requested, and training, technical assistance, and support. 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A - State of Florida Department of Management Services will purchase all services on behalf of the City.