Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-217

 

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

 

Date of Introduction:  February 27, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; TEUS

 

Date of Analysis: March 2, 2007

 

Type of Action: Appropriation

 

Bill Summary: The ordinance appropriates $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Florida Department of Community Affairs, to provide funding for planning, as initiated by B.T. 07-101.

 

Background Information: The grant appropriated by this legislation will be used to enhance City agencies’ (23) Continuity of Operations Plans.  The funds are a commitment to planning to protect, defend and improve security for the City.  No City matching funds are required.

 

Policy Impact: Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department/Emergency Preparedness Division

 

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $50,000

 

Analyst: Jackson