TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the Amount of $95,000, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the amount of $95,000, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after Legal Review, should the grant be awarded to the City.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the amount of $95,000, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after Legal Review, should the grant be awarded to the City.
• Pros: This grant will provide North Port Police Department reimbursement for pre-defined allowable costs associated with cooperating and coordinating with federal agencies in order to enforce federal immigration laws.
• Cons: There are no foreseeable cons approving this application.
Option 2: Deny the application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the amount of $95,000, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after Legal Review, should the grant be awarded to the City.
• Pros: There are no foreseeable pros to denying this application.
• Cons: The North Port Police Department would not be reimbursed for cooperation and coordination with federal agencies in order to enforce federal immigration laws.
Background Information
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement has received authority to administer $250 million in funding for the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program under Section 908.1033, Florida Statutes. Funding received under this award must be used to foster cooperation and coordination with federal agencies in order to enforce federal immigration laws and the uses of such funds must adhere to the elements outlined in Rule 11QER25-1, Florida Administrative Code.
If awarded, funds will be used to reimburse costs associated with transporting unauthorized aliens on behalf of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement participation in task force activities under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 1357, and bonus payments for eligible officers who participate in at least one US Department of Homeland Security task force operation under section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC 1357.
This is a reimbursable grant, meaning the City spends first then requests reimbursement from the granting agency. The grant application was submitted on September 5, 2025. Notification of award is expected in late 2025. Matching funds are not required.
If awarded, the Grant Contract will be reviewed by City Attorney to ensure that it is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Safe Community
Financial Impact
Potential award of $95,000 to be utilized as reimbursement of pre-defined allowable costs as described in the application.
Revenue Account:
001-0000-334.20-03 - State Grants / State - Public Safety
Expenditure Accounts:
|
Account Number |
Grant Activity |
Expected Grant Reimbursement |
|
001-2100-521.14-00 |
Transportation - Salary |
$29,725.00 |
|
001-2100-521.21-00 |
Transportation - FICA |
$2,275.00 |
|
001-2100-521.40-00 |
Transportation - Mileage |
$6,890.00 |
|
001-2100-521.40-00 |
Travel and Lodging |
$13,050.00 |
|
001-2100-521.15-01 |
LEO Bonus Payment |
$40,000.00 |
|
001-2100-521.21-00 |
LEO Bonus Payment - FICA |
$3,060.00 |
Procurement
The City’s Procurement Code, policies and procedures will be followed.
Attachments:
1. Grant Application
Prepared by: Jennifer Sadonis, Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager