AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) SPEEDING AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000); AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH FDOT FOR SPEEDING AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
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BACKGROUND:
The City applied for and was awarded grant funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the FY26 Speeding and Aggressive Driving Grant in the amount of $45,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
In alignment with the City’s commitment to public safety, awarded grant funding will be used to assist with educating the public on the dangers of excessive speed and aggressive driving behaviors. The grant will offset expenses for overtime to target enforcement during peak accident times and identify hot spots, ensuring consistent presence where it is needed most, as well as assisting with funding community education activities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 45,000
EXPENDITURES: $ 0
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: Grant funds will be deposited to Account 01-V33420, State Police Grants.