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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) AND ACCEPT THE FY 2017 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT.
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro was awarded 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $12,497.95 with a local match requirement of $12,497.95 for a total award of $24,995.90; and
Whereas, the FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Grants award may be used for National Institute of Justice (NIJ) compliant armored vests; and
Whereas, this grant will purchase a total of 35 NIJ compliant armored vests.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into agreement with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to accept the 2017 Bulletproof Vest Grant for $24,995.90 for 35 NIJ Compliant armored vest; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of January, 2018.