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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), AND ACCEPT THE FY 2019 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was awarded the 2019 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $14,520.73 with a local match requirement of $14,520.73 for a total award of $29,041.46.; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2019 Bulletproof Vest Grant award may be used for National Institute of Justice (NIJ) compliant armored vests; and,
WHEREAS, this grant will purchase 40 NIJ compliant armored vests in FY2020.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, will enter into an agreement with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to accept the 2019 Bulletproof Vest Grant for $29,041.46 for 40 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 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.