The City of Riviera Beach Police Department is currently preparing for Hurricane Season 2018, which occurs from June 1 through November 30.
City Staff recommends utilizing the temporary Public Works facility as the City's Emergency Operations Center in the event of a Hurricane or other natural disaster which may require staff to remain on-site for extended periods of 24 hours or more.
The Police Department requests to appropriate fund balance in the Major Disaster Fund Account 607 in the amount of $228,800.00. In order to ensure the safety of City Staff assigned to the Operations Center during such major weather events, staff recommends various enhancements to the facility. The requested funds will be used as follows: $36,000. for Technology / IT, $145,000.00 for Infrastructure Improvements, and $27,000.00 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment, plus a 10% contingency, which totals $228,800.00.
These enhancements are necessary to ensure that the City's Emergency Management Staff can plan and respond appropriately to the City's needs during a disaster.