SUBJECT:
Title
Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund - Fire Rescue Services - $32,929
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
James Banta, Fire Chief
Fire Rescue
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Fire Rescue received funding from the State of Florida, Department of Health for FY 2024-25 by direct disbursement. This process was revised to not require counties to submit a grant application or require a Resolution. The grant award letter is distributing $32,928.47 for the award amount. This grant is funded by traffic tickets that law enforcement officers write for citations. Some items that will be purchased with this grant award will help offset the Operating budget for the SWAT medics. Earlier this fiscal year, $25,612 was also awarded and recognized to help supplement the department.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Increase Fire, Rescue and EMS Fund appropriation by $32,929.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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