Description
Title: ORD Approp $294,068, Including $220,551 in Grant Funding from the U. S. Dept of Homeland & Security & $73,517 in Required Local Match Funds from the Gen Fund for the Purchase of Specialized Emerg Preparedness Equipment & Travel for the FEMA Grant Management Course; Prov for Oversight by JSO (B.T. 26-039) (Smith) (Req of Sheriff) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/17/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/24/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/2/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 3/3/26 F Approve 7-0 3/10/26 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/24/
Summary
Ordinance 2026-117, introduced by the Council President at the request of the Sheriff, appropriates $294,068 for the City of Jacksonville. This funding consists of $220,551 from a grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and $73,517 in local matching funds from the General Fund. The appropriated funds will be used to purchase two man-portable bomb disposal robots and cover travel expenses for attending a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant management course. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will oversee the implementation of this project. This legislation aims to enhance emergency preparedness capabilities within the city, ensuring better responses to potential threats and emergencies.