CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Police
For Meeting of:
July 14, 2014
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes

Subject:
2015 Application for FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Award for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

Summary:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), through a Task Work Order with the University of South Florida, is partnering with law enforcement agencies for support to enhance a comprehensive safety campaign that promotes safe pedestrian, bicyclist and driver behaviors in high priority counties throughout the State. These agencies will conduct high visibility enforcement (HVE) campaigns in conjunction with other education efforts to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe on Florida's roadways.

The City of Orlando Police Department is applying for $58,500.00 for its law enforcement campaign targeting pedestrians and bicycle safety.  The funds are limited to overtime specific to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the City of Orlando. 

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: FIS not required at this time.

Recommended Action:
Approval of the application for the FDOT High Visibility Enforcement award and approval for execution of the Application by the Chief of Police, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office and the Grants Development Supervisor.


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: Lilian Draisin, Natasha Williams, Karen Haley
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 7/1/2014 12:23 PM
Budget Outside Routing Approval 7/1/2014 12:23 PM
Grants 7/2/2014 2:37 PM
City Clerk 7/2/2014 2:40 PM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
2015_FDOT_High_Visibility_Enforcement_Application.pdf 2015 Application for FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Award Backup Material

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