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Council accepts $41,568 DOJ grant to buy license‑plate readers for police

City of Fort Myers City Council · January 21, 2025
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Summary

Council approved Resolution 2025‑07 to amend the FY2024–25 budget and accept a $41,568 Edward Byrne JAG grant for the police department to purchase license‑plate readers; no city match required.

The council approved Resolution 2025‑07 to amend the current fiscal year budget to recognize a $41,568 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant is intended to fund license-plate readers for the police department and requires no city match.

City Attorney Alley read the resolution title and funding amount into the record before the council moved and approved the appropriation. No public comment was made on the item and the motion carried on the floor.