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Approval of a Resolution to Submit an application for the FY2013 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 $18,900. The City is required to provide a 50% match in the amount of $9,450.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On May 14, 2013 Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the May 29, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The grant award would be in the amount of $9,450 with a required matching of $9,450 to come from the Police Department's Operating Budget. Matching funds are available in the FY 2014 proposed Budget.
Presented by:
Rusty Grant, Chief of Police