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Approval of a Resolution to apply for the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant.
Public Safety
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Item Summary:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting applications to partially fund the purchase of ballistic vests for law enforcement officers. The application will be for the purchase of ballistic vests up to a maximum of $30,288. The City is required to provide a 50% match of actual purchase price. Ballistic vests have a five-year replacement cycle.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On June 14, 2011 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the June 27, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
If the grant is awarded, funding for grant will be in Federal Grant Fund 221, Cost Center 3223G8, Account #531605, Project #04GRA010. The match of up to $15,144 will be moved from FY 2012 Police Department General Fund operating budget: Cost Center 322C, Account #531605.
Presented by:
Dwayne Orrick, Chief of Police