File #: RES-25:199    Version: 1 Name: APPLY FOR THE FY2026 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Type: Resolution Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 12/5/2025 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2026 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sponsors: Grants, Police Department
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2026 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant (BVP); and

WHEREAS, this grant is funded by the Department of Justice and requires a 50% local match; and

WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) seeks funding toward the purchase of 42 bulletproof vests, of which $42,000.00 is federally funded and $49,560.00 is the local match.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro City Council supports the application for federal funding of $42,000.00 toward the purchase of 42 NIJ-compliant bulletproof vests for JPD.

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 the application.

SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this grant.