File #: RES-22:042    Version: 1 Name: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA), AND ACCEPT THE FY 2021 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/16/2022 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/1/2022
Title: 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 2021 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Sponsors: Grants, Police Department
Indexes: Contract, Grant
Related files: CON-1292

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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 2021 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas was awarded the 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $46,075 with a local match requirement of $46,075 for a total award of $92,150; and

WHEREAS, the FY 2021 Bulletproof Vest Grant award may be used for National Initiate of Justice (NIJ) compliant armored vest; and ,

WHEREAS, this grant will purchase 50 (NIJ) compliant armored vest by FY 2022

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 2021 Bulletproof Vest Grant for $46,075 for 50 NIJ Compliant armored vest.

SECTION 2:  The Mayor and 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 1ST DAY OF MARCH 2022.