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Police seek $32,705 FDOT non-matching grant to boost high-visibility speed enforcement and buy radar equipment
Summary
Police told the commission they will apply for a non-matching FDOT grant that would provide $25,000 for overtime enforcement and $7,705 for portable and in-car radar devices (total $32,705) to target aggressive driving; staff asked for approval to submit the application.
The police representative briefed the commission on a Florida Department of Transportation non-matching grant opportunity focused on reducing crashes through high-visibility enforcement. "We are seeking $25,000 to fund overtime for high visibility speed and aggressive driving enforcement as well as $7,705 for the purchase of speed measurement devices," the chief said, noting the total request is $32,705 and that the application window opens this Friday.
Staff said the grant requires no local match and would enable purchases of three portable radar units and one in-car move-in radar system; commissioners expressed support and the chief said he would submit the application.
No vote was required beyond staff's request to proceed with the application process that staff said would not cost the city anything.
