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U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership (NB)
This is a request for City Commission approval to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.
Explanation
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, invited the City of Gainesville to apply for $9,123.30 in grant funding through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. The program reimburses law enforcement agencies for up to fifty percent (50%) of the total costs of purchasing bulletproof vests to replace zylon bulletproof vests. The amount the City of Gainesville was eligible to apply for was established by the U.S. Department of Justice. The City submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the designated amount of grant funding
The U.S. Department of Justice requested the application be submitted by June 27, 2012. This will allow the City of Gainesville to purchase up to $18,246.60 and be reimbursed for fifty percent (50%) of the cost, up to a maximum of $9,123.30.
Fiscal Note
The City of Gainesville will be able to purchase up to $18,246.60 in bulletproof vests and be reimbursed for fifty percent (50%) of the cost up to a maximum of $9,123.30. The fifty percent (50%) of funding from the Gainesville Police Department is requested to come from departmental State Forfeiture Contraband Funds.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) accept the $9,123.30 in grant funds; and 2) execute any other necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.