R25-311 RESOLUTION NO. R25-311
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE
3 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECT SAFE
4 NEIGHBORHOODS SOUTHERN DISTRICT GRANT FOR THE 2025/2026
5 FUNDING CYCLE, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
6 ACCEPT THE GRANT AND EXECUTE ALL FUTURE DOCUMENTS
7 ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY
8 ATTORNEY; AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
9
10 WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting authorization to apply for funding
1 through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement("FDLE") Project Safe Neighborhoods ("PSN")
12 Southern District grant opportunity. The total amount of funding available for the Southern
13 District is $222,190.00. The department intends to submit an application seeking funding for
14 technology to be integrated into a Mobile Command Bus. This technology will enhance the
15 department's ability to manage large-scale incidents, coordinate multi-agency operations, and
16 support real-time intelligence and communication in the field. The PSN program is designed to
17 reduce violent crime and strengthen partnerships between local, state, and federal law
18 enforcement agencies, aligning with the department's goals of improving community safety and
19 operational efficiency; and
20 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
21 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve the City's application for the Florida
22 Department of Law Enforcement Project Safe Neighborhoods Southern District Grant for the
23 2025/2026 funding cycle, and if awarded, authorize the Mayor to accept the Grant and execute all
24 future documents associated with the grant, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
27 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
28 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
29 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
30 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
31 approve the City's application for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Project Safe
32 Neighborhoods Southern District Grant for the 2025/2026 funding cycle, and if awarded, authorize
RESOLUTION NO. R25-311
33 the Mayor to accept the Grant.
34 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
35 authorize the Mayor to execute the Grant application, Grant Agreement, and any other documents
36 associated with applying for and accepting the Grant that do not otherwise increase the financial
37 obligations of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney's Office.
38 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
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40 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-311
42 PASSED AND ADOPTED this a day of 'Oe.Ce_TY-\\ Qz 2025.
43 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
44 YES NO
45 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton
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47 Vice Mayor-Woodrow L. Hay
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49 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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51 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin ✓
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53 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley ✓
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