Proposed Resolution No. R26-185- Ratifying the submission of the application for the Florida Department of Transportation's Fiscal Year 2027 Highway Traffic Safety Concept Paper for the Occupant Protection Project, submitted on February 26, 2026, authorizing the City to accept the $25,000 grant, and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and Police Chief to execute all future documents associated with the Grant, subject to review by the City Attorney's office.
Staff recommends approval of Proposed Resolution No. R26-185.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office has selected the City of Boynton Beach to receive $25,000 in federal sub-grant funding for the 2026-2027 funding cycle under the occupant protection and child passenger safety focus area. The funding is allocated for the payment of Officer overtime to conduct enforcement operations in high-frequency traffic crashes and fatality locations. Enforcement of Florida's safety belt and child restraint laws will be accompanied with an educational opportunity to provide occupant protection information to the public.
Preventative seat belt enforcement and education campaigns assist in reducing occupant protection related to traffic crash injuries and fatalities. The Boynton Beach Police Department will review crash data to determine high frequency locations and conduct enforcement operations to raise awareness on the importance of adhering to occupant protection and child passenger safety laws.
Grant accounts and a project codes will be created when award executed.
Grant funded, no fiscal impact.