Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $112,800.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice Programs for the purpose of funding the FY2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. The funds will be utilized to replace 120 vests that have exceeded the recommended life expectancy. If awarded the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program will provide funding in the amount of $56,400.00 with the other 50% of the project being provided by city match. Grant funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.

Committee

City Council

Requested by

Police

Introduced

June 7, 2024

On agenda

June 24, 2024

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 24, 2024

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