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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2005-129 Sponsored by: Corbridge .... CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2005-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ACCEPTING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BULLETPROOF VEST PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO DOLLARS AND FIFfY CENTS ($2,882.50) TO FUND 10 NEW REPLACEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS FOR POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Program Grant in the amount of twp thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50) to fund ten (10) new NIJ approved replacement bulletproof vests for police and correctional officers; and WHEREAS, the vests would be purchased to replace expiring vests in place at this time and provide vests for newly hired officers; and .... WHEREAS, the vests are to provide for the safety of officers in the performance of their duties; and WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement requires Council acceptance of the grant and a local match of two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50), which is already included in the Police and Jail's departmental budgets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City of Seward accepts the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Program Grant in the amount of two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50) to fund ten (10) new NIJ approved replacement bulletproof vests for police and correctional officers. Section 2. The amount of two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50) is hereby appropriated from federal grant funds account no. 101-0-4680-0100 to the police and jail department budgets, accounts no. 101-1210-5430 and 101-1211-5430, effective January 1, 2006. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. .... CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2005-129 PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 28th day of November, 2005. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ~&t- ~tk~ Vanta Shafer, Mayor I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dunham, Valdatta, Lorenz, Schafer, Thomas, Shafer None Branson None ATTEST: /rc,:~ Ci Clerk (City S~~U,:.II~'"". ..~~':.." ()~... ~;.;!F:!,(,,: ~I': .... ,"" J.. ..~~....... '"Ii:",,,..., Ji>.:-. .':' C .....;.,..',iJCR ~"'. 't??....,~ ...., ..r,~) .1Af;'~" \J "JI t;; ....:::;:...J (^....:. "':,. ~~ " ~ 0.. t') ~:: (1:- C:'" "; if' ~ ~~ ';', -: ~~":.l., _ . o";l..,J : e : ... . e 1:..'1 '.' .. . .<r~ ~ ---.0-- It ~ l"~<.I'~ n't:~ /',~: ". >r.," 1 ,\!..,Il" I.~..".,")>o. ,,~ /.,....;..~ ;.J~~~'v~~c:~"'''\ :~,,;~"# ..: ," '. A, >.-,,!'. " ! ....J i .J ,~ ~ Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: November 28, 2005 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police Agenda Item: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward Police Department provides bulletproof vests for employees in the Patrol and Jail Divisions. The cost of a vest is approximately five hundred seventy six dollars and fifty cents ($576.50). The life of a vest is approximately five (5) years. The department, to replace old vests and provide new hires with vests, will need to purchase an estimated ten (10) vests in FY 2006. The department applied for a grant with the Federal Government to assist in covering the cost of new vests. The Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership funds up to fifty (50) percent of the cost of each vest purchased or replaced by law enforcement applicants. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership has awarded the City a FY 2005 Grant for the purpose of augmenting the police department’s uniform budget. The amount of Federal funding awarded is two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars ($2,882.00). This funding is only to be used for the purchase and shipment of bulletproof vests for police and correctional employees. The grant requires that the City enter into a Contract Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership for this funding. The Grant Agreement requires Council acceptance of the grant and appropriation of funds. INTENT: The intent of this grant is to provide a critical resource to the City by supporting and assisting in the cost of purchasing bulletproof vests. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. Other: _______________________________________________________________________ FISCAL NOTE: The Grant Agreement requires Council acceptance of the grant and a local match of two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50), which is already included in the Police and Jail’s departmental budgets. Approved by Finance Department: ________________________ RECOMMENDATION: Council approve Resolution 2005-_____, accepting the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Program grant proposal in the amount up to two thousand eight hundred eighty two dollars and fifty cents ($2,882.50) authorizing the city manager to enter into a grant agreement and appropriating funds for the purpose of augmenting the Police and Jail Department’s uniform line items.