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Approval of a Resolution to Accept the FY 2013 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant in the amount of $7,012.63.
Public Safety
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Item Summary:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has approved a FY2013 award for the purchase of bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers. The City of Roswell will receive $7,012.63 in Federal funding to partially fund the purchase of National Institute of Justice (NIJ) compliant ballistic and stab resistant vests.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On October 15, 2013 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this Item on the October 28, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The City is required to provide a 50% match of the actual purchase price. Upon approval, $14,025.26 will be available for the purchase of ballistic vests. The City match requirement of $7.012.63 will be funded from the Police Department Operating Budget in Org. 10032230, object 5531605.
Presented by:
Rusty Grant, Chief of Police