Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Accept the Agreement Between Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County and The City of Port St. Lucie, through its Police Department - Safe Return and Wandering Prevention Program
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Submitted By: Leo Niemczyk, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to enhance our community’s safety.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County (CSC SLC) considers Special Designation Requests from local nonprofits and government agencies to support child-focused initiatives, capacity building, and one-time operational needs outside of standard grant cycles.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council accept the Agreement and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Agreement.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the agreement.
2. Move that the Council not approve and/or provide staff with direction.
Background: On April 16, 2026, the Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County made the City aware of an opportunity to apply for the CSCSLC Special Designation request. The project, The Safe Return and Wandering Prevention Program, is a public safety initiative to better locate and protect children prone to wandering.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County agrees to pay the City, through its Police Department, an amount not to exceed $9,910.32 for equipment and subscriptions for the Safe Return and Wandering Prevention Program. There is a 50/50 match required.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: City of Port St. Lucie
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Special Designations Request
2. Funding Request Approval Email
3. Agreement
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26134-11
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Daniella Margetic, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.