The Palm Beach County 911 Emergency Management Fund has agreed to reimburse the City for replacing eight (8) chairs for the Communications Operators in the amount of $7,744.80. A quote for this purchase has been received from an approved State of Florida Contract vendor.
The City of Riviera Beach City Council approved the acceptance of the Reimbursement Grant funds from Palm Beach County 911 Emergency Management in the amount of $77,828.50, on June 1, 2016, per Resolution No. 70-16.
The 911 Reimbursement Funds are provided to the City on an annual basis pursuant to Florida State Statute 365.171(6). This Statute imposes fees to local exchange subscribers served by the 911 service on an individual basis at a rate of .50 cents per month, per line. The fees are collected by telephone companies pursuant to this Statute and returned to the County so that the funds can be used to provide assistance in establishing and providing 911 services through the counties in Florida.
This is a Reimbursement Grant and the City will request reimbursement once expenses are realized.