Agenda Item #4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
Agenda Report #131
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership
INITIATED BY: Police Department
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Recommendation: Approval is requested of an application for the acceptance of a
grant from the United States Department of Justice for the Columbus Police
Department, Muscogee County Sheriff?s Office, and Muscogee County Marshal?s
Office. The grant will reimburse up to 50% of the total cost of the vests.
Reimbursements will be utilized to purchase additional body armor.
Background: The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant of 1998 has been extended to
FY2007. The purpose of the program is to save the lives of law enforcement
officers by helping states, units of local governments, and tribal governments
equip law enforcement officers with armored vests. The application and
reimbursement process of this program is being done via the Internet. This is
a continuing grant from previous years.
Analysis: The program provides up to a 50% match of funds expended on body
armor. Funding will come from the approved FY2007 budget utilizing PA 02-0124
and/or asset forfeiture funds. The grant application requests approval to
purchase as estimated 166 vests @ $410.00 each. Locally, the grant will be
managed by the Police Department Office of Professional Standards. This is the
ninth year of participation in the program. The local jurisdiction application
must be revised annually.
Financial Considerations: The proposed resolution will authorize the acceptance
of up to $68,780 of Federal grant monies. In addition, the resolution will
authorize utilization of existing budget and/or forfeiture funds. No special
consideration for sole source bidding requirements is necessary as all approved
vendors in the Partnership Program are currently City approved vendors.
Reimbursement revenue received will be accounted for as revenue in Fund 216 and
will be used for purchasing additional body armor for the Police Department.
No additional impact on the General Fund will be incurred by accepting this
grant.
Legal Considerations: Approval of contacts will obligate the City to all
conditions of the grant award.
Recommendation/Action: Approve the application and receipt of funding from the
Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program.
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