CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Police
For Meeting of:
October 24, 2016
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: Yes

Subject:
Award of FY 2016-17 FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Contract for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Summary:

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), through a Task Work Order with the University of South Florida, has partnered 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 has been awarded $49,248.00 for its law enforcement campaign targeting pedestrians and bicycle safety. The funds are limited to overtime and other allowable expenses as required in the Letter of Agreement and Contract, specific to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the City of Orlando.


Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Attached.

Recommended Action:
Approval and acceptance of the contract award by City Council and approval for execution of the Letter of Agreement and Contract by the Chief of Police, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office and the Grants Development Division.


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, Police Planning Administrator, Natasha Williams, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Aranzazu Lattanzio, Grants & Management Analyst, Annette Rodriguez
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 10/14/2016 3:52 PM
Grants 10/14/2016 4:39 PM
City Clerk 10/17/2016 10:02 AM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
HVE_Contract_-_Orlando__-_10.24.2016_Council_Agenda.pdf Letter of Agreement & Contract Backup Material
FIS_-_USF_FY16-17_HVEPED_Grant.docx Fiscal Impact Statement Backup Material

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