Title
U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership (NB)
Explanation
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, invited the City of Gainesville to apply for $14,715 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 July 7, 2011. This will allow the City of Gainesville to purchase up to $29,430 in bulletproof vests and be reimbursed for fifty percent (50%) of the cost, up to a maximum of $14,715.
Fiscal Note
The City of Gainesville will be able to purchase up to $29,430 in bulletproof vests and be reimbursed for fifty percent (50%) of the cost, up to a maximum of $14,715. 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 authorizes the City Manager to: 1) accept the 14,715 in grant funds, and 2) execute any other necessary documents, pending review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission declines the Bulletproof Vest partnership Award in the amount of $14,715, and advises staff not to accept the funds.