ORD Approp $294,068, Including $220,551 in Grant Funding from the U. S. Dept of Homeland & Security & $73,517 in Required Local Match Funds from the Gen Fund for the Purchase of Specialized Emerg Preparedness Equipment & Travel for the FEMA Grant Management Course; Prov for Oversight by JSO (B.T. 26-039) (Smith) (Req of Sheriff) 2/10/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 2/17/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/18/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/24/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 3/2/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 3/3/26 F Approve 7-0 3/10/26 CO Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 2/24/26

Ordinance 2026-117 appropriates a total of $294,068 for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) to enhance emergency preparedness. This funding includes $220,551 from a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Port Security Grant and a $73,517 local match from the General Fund. The primary purpose is to purchase two man-portable bomb disposal robots and cover travel expenses for one JSO staff member to attend a FEMA grant management course. The grant period is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, with JSO responsible for oversight. Notably, a funding hold of $220,551 has been placed on the robot purchase by FEMA, requiring JSO to submit a detailed cost breakdown and justification for its release.