HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 Approval to Relinquish Police Department Drones to FDLEMeeting Date: November 7, 2023
Item #: 7
Contact Name: Jack Davidson Department Director: Saima Plasencia
Contact Number: Ext. 3319 City Manager: Robert Frank
Background Summary:
The Florida Legislature amended Florida Statute Section 934.50, during the 2022 session which required
governmental agencies using any drone not produced by an approved manufacturer to implement a plan to
discontinue the use of such drone by January 1, 2023. The State is providing funding for agencies to replace
drones which are not in compliance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 60GG-2.0075 and requiring the
relinquishing of the drones to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for destruction. The Police
Department has four drones, which are no longer compliant and is requesting to relinquish these drones to the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement for reimbursement in the amount of $15,735.39. These funds will be
reimbursed when the Police Department provides proof of purchase of new drones, meeting the requirements
of the Florida State Statute.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners authorize the Police Department to relinquish four non-
compliant drones to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in order to receive cost reimbursement of
$15,735.39 to purchase replacement drones?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners authorize the Police Department to
relinquish four non -compliant drones to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in order to receive
reimbursement of $15,735.39 to purchase replacement drones.
Attachments:
Drone Reimbusement Valuation Calculation
Financial Impacts:
Upon the relinquishment of all four non -compliant drones and the purchase of replacement drones, the State
will provide reimbursement, in the amount of $15,735.39, to the City.
Type of Item: Consent
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