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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FY2023 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP THROUGH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP); and
WHEREAS, the FY2023 BVP 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 39 bulletproof vests, of which $33,788.04 is federally funded and $39,507.00 is the local match. (Federal funds do not cover $5,718.96 in sales taxes for this grant.)
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, supports the application for federal funding of $33,788.04 toward the purchase of 39 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, Arkansas, 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, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2023.