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MEMORANDUM

 
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TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager
VIA:

William Hernandez, Chief of Police

Harvette Smith, Officer

DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
RE: Resolution R2017-44 Florida Inland Navigation District Grant Application (William Hernandez, Chief of Police)
BACKGROUND ANALYSIS:

The Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) 2017 Waterways Assistance Program (WAP) over the pass twenty-eight (28) years has provided a total of over $205 million in funding assistance to local governments within our District to perform waterways improvement projects.  Project types eligible for funding include public navigation, public waterway access facilities, waterfront parks, environmental education and boating safety projects. 

 

The North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) currently has two (2) marine vessels that are over sixteen (16) years old.  Both vessels are in need of constant repair, therefore preventing the Marine Patrol Unit from actively patrolling our waterways.  If funding is provided by FIND, this will allow the NMBPD to purchase a new vessel, reinstate Marine Patrol Unit, and meet the needs of the residents of North Miami Beach. 

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the FIND grant application as it is written.
FISCAL/BUDGETARY IMPACT: The FIND grant requires a fifty (50) percent match for the price of the vessel.  The matched funds will total $66,197.00 Law Enforcement Trust Funds will be used.
 
ATTACHMENTS:
FIND Grant Application & Memorandum
Resolution R2017-44