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Request for Board approval to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Technology and Equipment Program for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Vehicular Mobile Radio Upgrade Project, requesting $1,900,000 for the purchase of radios; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all grant documents associated with the grant application. Countywide (Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director)
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Emergency Management - Telecommunications
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Authorized By:
Alan Harris, Emergency Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Tommy Oliveras / 407-665-1002
Background:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is pleased to invite your agency, Seminole County Government, to apply for funding under the FY 2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEP) Invitational Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the amount of $1,900,000.00 for the following technology and equipment project: "Seminole County Sheriff's Vehicular Mobile Radio Upgrade Project."
FY 2026 TEP provides funding to state, territorial, local, Tribal, and other entities designated for Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending in the Commerce, Justice. Science, and Related Agencies Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-74). Although FY 2026 TEP is a noncompetitive program, to receive the grant award, all eligible funding recipients must complete an online application that includes specific, detailed budget and narrative information outlining the agency's project. The grant covers 100% of project costs, with 0% match from the applicant.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to U.S. Department of Justice COPS Technology and Equipment Program for Seminole County Sheriff’s Vehicular Mobile Radio Upgrade Project requesting $1,900,000 for the purchase of radios; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all grant documents associated with the grant application.