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Approval of a Resolution to accept a FY 2011 Bulletproof Vest Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $15,144 and approval of Budget Amendment 3223G8-11-28-11 setting up the total budget for this project in the amount of $30,288.
Public Safety
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Item Summary:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has awarded the City of Roswell a grant to fund the purchase of ballistic vests for law enforcement officers. Ballistic vests have a five-year replacement cycle. The award will be for funding the purchase of ballistic vests up to a maximum of $30,288. The City is required to provide fifty percent (50%) or $15,144 in local matching funds. The required grant match will be funded from the Police Department operating budget.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On November 15, 2011 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the November 28, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Budget Amendment 3223G8-11-28-11 will transfer the required match to the grant fund and set up the total budget for this project in the amount of $30,288 in cost center 3223G8, account #531605, project #04GRA010.
Presented by:
Dwayne Orrick, Chief of Police