HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-050 JAG FY25 Funding ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. 2026-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPLY FOR A FY 2025 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,886.00, TO BE
UTILIZED FOR OVERTIME TO ADDRESS AN OVERWHELMING LAW
ENFORCEMENT ISSUE IN THE CITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
HOMELESSNESS, BURGLARY CONVEYANCE/RESIDENTIAL AND
OTHER SUCH ISSUES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach (City) is eligible to receive funding from the United
States Department of Justice (DOJ) under the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant; and
WHEREAS, Broward County Sheriff’s Office contacted the City to apply for a 2025
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant for funding in the amount of
$19,886.00, to be utilized for overtime to address an overwhelming law enforcement issue in the
City, including but not limited to homelessness, burglary conveyance/residential and other such
issues; and
WHEREAS, the deadline to apply was scheduled for April 3, 2026 to BSO, and final
application deadline of April 17t, 2026, and the Administration has authorized the application
proceeding forward and now seeks City Commission retroactive authorization to apply for the
grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida retroactively
authorizes the proper City officials apply for the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Local
Solicitation Grant for funding in the amount of $19,886.00, to be utilized for overtime to address
an overwhelming law enforcement issue in the City, including but not limited to homelessness,
burglary conveyance/residential and other such issues.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on April 14, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY