Subject:
Title
Approve Emergency Management to submit for the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Grant Program with the School Board as a co-applicant and beneficiary.
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact on the General Fund. The School Board will be responsible for administering the project, funding the local match, and maintaining the project after completion. This grant is federally funded and administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
Dept/Office:
Public Safety Group: Emergency Management
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners approve Emergency Management to submit for the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Program (GIP), with the School Board as co-applicant, and authorize the County Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the School Board, if the project is selected for funding. It is also requested that the Board authorize the County Manager or designee to submit and execute any additional changes, documents, or budget actions, as well as any amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office and Risk Management.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Deficiencies of the public safety radio communication were identified as a "significant factor in the delayed response times" in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission's initial report. By applying to the Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Program, Brevard County, as the eligible entity and in partnership with the School District, can contribute to the enhancements of the public safety radio system inside the schools to provide the proper in-building radio coverage and communications to the first responders.
The Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Program provides funding to implement mitigation activities that reduce previously identified hazard risks. The School District staff is preparing the grant application with...
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