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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-039-1221 - Grant from FM Global City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: February 24, 2010 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No Funding Source: General Fund – Police Department Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Yes No Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X Sponsor Name Dr. Danny O. Crew, City Manager Department: Police Department Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,600.00) FROM FM GLOBAL, TO BE USED TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT ARSON UNIT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, awarded The Miami Gardens Police Department (MGPD) the FM Global Fire Prevention Grant. Grants such as this aid law enforcement in effective crime prevention and investigation by allowing investigators to purchase needed equipment utilizing grant funding. As a recipient, MGPD will receive an award of $1,600.00 to purchase a Nikon D300 digital camera and other camera accessories for the Arson Unit. It is imperative that an arson scene is immediately assessed and investigated. The use of a digital camera like the Nikon D300 will allow the investigator to obtain important evidence and lessen the risk of scene contamination, destruction or disruption. The equipment will be maintained by the criminal investigations unit and will become the property of MGPD. ITEM J-9) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION Accepting a $1,600 Grant 1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 Proposed Action: That the City Council authorize the City of Miami Gardens to accept $1,600.00 in grant funding from FM Global used to purchase equipment for the MGPD Arson Unit. Attachment: Attachment A: Grant Application Attachment B: Grant Award