 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009. As part of the ARRA, the City of Fort Lauderdale is applying for federal grant funding that is available for programs and initiatives in several areas, including: public safety, housing, energy, and transportation.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working at the county, state and federal level to ensure that funding is directed where it is needed most to create jobs, stimulate our local economy, and benefit our residents and businesses. Please review the information here to learn more.
Grants
Grant Title |
Funding Agency |
Purpose |
Prime or Sub Recipient? |
Phase |
Total Amount Awarded |
Total Expended as of 03/31/11 |
Documents
|
Energy Efficiency Block Grant |
US Dept of Energy |
Assists in the creation and implementation of strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions in an environmentally sustainable manner and maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; reduces the total energy use of eligible entities; and improves the energy effeciency in the building, transportation and other appropriate sectors. |
Prime |
Implementation Phase |
$2,036,000 |
$1,068,345 |
|
EECBG Sub-Projects incude:
|
US Dept of Energy |
Enables fulfillment of certain requirements of the EECBG. The City's plan will enable the City to 1) manage greenhouse emission reductions by establishing an inventory of those emissions, 2) establish a comprehensive plan for allocating Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds, and 3) embark on a coordinated effort to conserve natural resources, reduce waste, cut energy use, and reduce the pollutants that cause global warming. |
Prime |
Complete |
$100,000 |
$74,770 |
|
A. Energy Efficiency and Conservation - Smart Watts |
US Dept of Energy |
A three-pronged program which will consist of a Home Energy Saver Program, Rebate Program, and a Revolving loan fund that will result in direct energy savings and job creation. |
Prime |
Implementation Phase, Rebates Available |
$980,163 |
$543,765 |
|
B. Energy Efficiency & Conservation - Demonstration/Education Center |
US Dept of Energy |
The City will retrofit an existing building with energy efficient technology including a solar roof. The building will provide visitors with a place where they can learn about energy efficiency, renewable energy technology and environmental protection by observing them first-hand. |
Prime |
|
$370,946 |
$8,613 |
|
C. Energy Efficiency & Conservation - Energy Manager |
US Dept of Energy |
"The objective of the Energy Manager position is to provide long term and ongoing energy savings throughout the community.
This proposed activity reflects the City’s Energy strategy by: reducing electricity consumption within government operations, identifying and applying for funding opportunities. The manager will assist the City with the implementing the EECS and coordinate the City's sustainable activities including the Smart Watts Program. It is projected that additional funding opportunities identified will help to finance projects and perpetuate the EECS implementation into the future." |
Prime |
Implementation Phase
|
$110,400
|
$49,864 |
|
D. Energy Efficiency & Conservation - Transportation |
US Dept of Energy |
These funds will be used for gap financning in the purchase of energy efficient vehicles as well as purchasing software to monitor idling.
|
Prime |
Purchasing
|
$371,121 |
$283,630 |
|
E. Energy Efficiency & Conservation - Water pump upgrades and software to monitor computer energy use |
US Dept of Energy |
"Water pump upgrades - include replacing electronic regulators and phase controllers on a series of motors in the Prospect wellfield.
The computer software allows the IT department and system administrators to accurately and effectively monitor the power consumption of individual PCs and the entire network" |
Prime |
Implementation Phase |
$129,000 |
$107,703 |
|
Community Development Block Grant - Recovery |
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development |
Assists in funding a wide range of community development activities intended to stabilize property values and prevent neighborhood blight. The activities undertaken include: Small Business Grants or Loans, and Technical Assistance grants for eligible micro enterprises and small businesses. |
Prime |
Implementation Phase |
$557,744 |
$146,405 |
|
Homeless Prevention / Rapid Rehousing - HPRP09 |
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development |
Provides homelessness prevention assistance for households who would otherwise become homeless and rapid re-housing assistance for persons who are homeless. The overall goal of HPRP is for participants to achieve housing stability. |
Prime |
Implementation Phase |
$852,872 |
$588,440 |
|
NW Neighborhood Enhancement for Pedestrian and Facilities Improvements - P11485.128A  |
US Dept of Transportation via FDOT |
Supports the NW Neighborhood Enhancement - pedestrian safety and beautification - project including sidewalk and ADA access, traffic calming, pedestrian lighting system and landscaping improvements. |
Sub-Recipient |
Implementation Phase |
$500,000 |
To be inputted |
|
COPS Hiring Recovery Program |
US Dept of Justice |
Prevents lay offs and/or supports the hire of new or re-hire of recently laid-off police officers. Funds entry level salary for 12 officers for total of 36 months per position. |
Prime |
Implementation Phase |
$3,243,444 |
$1,224,272 |
|
2009 Recovery Act: Byrne/JAG Countywide - GCRYSTAL10 |
US Dept of Justice via FDLE, via Brow. Co. |
Supports approved law enforcement programs. Funds investigative activities and equipment in support of a comp. strategy to prevent the sale, distribution and consumption of methamphetamine. |
Sub-Recipient |
Complete |
$183,508 |
$181,011 |
|
2009 Recovery Act: Byrne/JAG Formula Program (Local Solicitation) - GJAGREC12 |
US Dept of Justice via BSO |
Supports approved law enforcement programs. Funds 4 SRO positions, updated forensic equipment and Summer Youth Diversion Program. |
Sub-Recipient |
Implementation Phase |
$663,572 |
$555,422 |
|
South Middle River Civic Association Reforestation Project - GSMRTREE10
|
US Dept of Agriculture via Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
South Middle River Terrace is located in a heavily urbanized area and the planting of various tree species will allow for an addition to the ongoing beautification efforts of the Civic Association. |
Sub-Recipient |
Complete |
$18,280 |
$18,217 |
|
Quarterly Reports
You can view the City's quarterly reports at:
http://www.recovery.gov/Transparency/RecipientReportedData/Pages/RecipientLanding.aspx
Contact Us
 If you have any questions, comments, or ideas related to the ARRA funding or grant applications, please contact the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Office of Grants and Legislative affairs at (954) 828-5022 or send an e-mail to webmaster@fortlauderdale.gov.
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