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File #: RES 23-179    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 6/5/2023 Final action: 6/5/2023
Title: A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Application with the United States Department of Justice with an Anticipated Funding Amount of $3,850
Attachments: 1. Resolution Bulletproof Vest GRANT

Submitted By                     

Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police

 

Reviewed By

A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Application with the United States Department of Justice with an Anticipated Funding Amount of $3,850

 

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Overview

Overview

This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application for the BVP that provides funding for the purchase of Police Officer vests.

 

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Recommendation

Recommendation

Approve the Resolution

 

Background

Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement. The Police Department purchases vests for new officers and replaces vests every five years. The Police Department is applying for 10 vests equaling a funding total of $3,850.

 

Fiscal Impact

The BVP reimburses 50% of the vest cost. The FY 23 budget included the 50% match in account 1001.42400.101.560625.

 

DEI Impact

N/A

 

Alternatives

The Village could decline the opportunity.

 

Previous Board Action

N/A

 

Citizen Advisory Commission Action

N/A

 

Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

N/A

 

Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

N/A