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Budget Amendment for Distracted Driving Program Reimbursement

Original title: Budget Resolution 2026-117 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to accept and appropriate funds from the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse overtime expenses relating to the Distracted Driving Program in the amount of $40,000

December 16, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution adjusts the city's 2025-26 budget to account for $40,000 in state-provided funds intended to cover police overtime expenses for traffic enforcement.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Police Department

The department receives reimbursement for overtime hours worked by officers on the Distracted Driving Program.

Florida Department of Transportation

The agency is providing $40,000 in state funds to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council passed a to accept $40,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation. These funds will reimburse the city for overtime costs incurred during the Distracted Driving Program.

Key Facts

  • The City Council passed Budget Resolution 2026-117.
  • The city will accept $40,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • The funds are designated to reimburse overtime expenses.
  • The overtime expenses are related to the Distracted Driving Program.
  • The resolution amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
  • The resolution was introduced on November 21, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the $40,000 coming from?
The funds are provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
What will the money be used for?
The money is used to reimburse the city for overtime pay spent on the Distracted Driving Program.

Why It Matters

This resolution adjusts the city's 2025-26 budget to account for $40,000 in state-provided funds intended to cover police overtime expenses for traffic enforcement.

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financial connection90% confidence

State-Local Reimbursement Pattern

The city is utilizing state transportation grants to offset local law enforcement overtime costs for specific traffic safety initiatives.

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Department of TransportationThe state agency providing the reimbursement funds.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe governing body that passed the budget resolution.Map →

Sources

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