AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 8, 2025
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Meridian Barrier Through Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Plant City Police Department (PCPD) is requesting grant funding/reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security - Florida Division of Emergency Management to acquire three sets (27 individual) Meridian Archer-1200 mobile vehicle barriers for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, along with three Archer T-1000 Drop Deck Trailers and three Archer Manual Hauler 2.0 units.
The acquisition of Meridan Portable Vehicle Mitigation Barriers represents a critical investment in public safety, community security, and law enforcement readiness. These barriers are specifically designed to protect pedestrians and event participants from hostile vehicle attacks, accidental intrusions, or other vehicle-related threats during major community events, parades, festivals, and mass gatherings. Implementing this project will strengthen event safety, protect residents and visitors, and proactively mitigate risks associated with vehicle-related threats, ensuring that Plant City remains a safe, welcoming, and resilient community.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security - Florida Division of Emergency Management for $304,000.00 to purchase vehicle mitigation barriers and accessories.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact to the City; however, a budget adjustment is included in the agenda packet to record the revenue from the granting agency and appropriate funds in Org # 00153003, Obj # 464100 -.Police: Support Services - Capital Outlay.
Prepared by: Captain A. Van Duyne