TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port for $92,473 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the Purchase of a High Water Vehicle, and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute the Agreement Following Legal Review.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port for $92,473 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the purchase of a high water vehicle, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute the agreement following legal review.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port for $92,473 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the purchase of a high water vehicle, and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute the agreement following legal review.
• Pros: These funds will provide the City with up to $92,473 in federal funding toward the purchase of a high water vehicle.
• Cons: There are no foreseeable cons to approving this agreement.
Option 2: Do not approve the Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port for $92,473 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the purchase of a high water vehicle.
• Pros: There are no foreseeable pros to denying this agreement.
• Cons: The City would not receive reimbursement for the cost of the purchase of a high water vehicle.
Background Information
Sarasota County has awarded the City of North Port $92,473 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the purchase and deployment of a high water vehicle. The vehicle will support fire protection services within the eligible project service area and benefit low- to moderate-income residents.
Previously, the City was awarded $324,000 in CDBG funds for this project. The grant agreement currently under consideration provides the City an additional $92,473. The total cost of the high water vehicle is $478,823. If this agreement is approved, the total grant award will be $416,473. Additional funds of $62,350 have been allocated in FY27 for the remaining cost to the City.
This is a reimbursable grant, meaning the City will spend the grant funds first and then request reimbursement from the granting agency.
The Grant Contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct to form.
Strategic Plan
Public Safety
Financial Impact
If approved, the City will be eligible for reimbursement of up to $92,473 in additional CDBG funds for a high water vehicle. An existing grant agreement is providing $324,000 in CDBG funding toward the purchase. The total project cost is $478,823, with the remaining $62,350 allocated for FY27 from account 110-2222-522.64-00.
Procurement
If awarded, all relevant procurement codes, policies and procedures will be followed when purchases are made.
Attachments: 1. High Water Vehicle Agreement
Prepared by: Michael J. Davey, Ph.D., Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager