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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) AND ACCEPT THE FY 2018 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $19,274.13 with a local match requirement of $19,274.13 for a total award of $38,548.26; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2018 Bulletproof Vest Grant award may be used for National Institute of Justice (NIJ) compliant armored vests; and
WHEREAS, this grant will purchase a total of 53 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 2018 Bulletproof Vest Grant for $38,548.26 for 53 NIJ Compliant armored vests.
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 16th day of October, 2018.