Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Tom Scheuermann, Police Administrative Sergeant
Contact Info
(830) 221-4579 - tscheuermann@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program for $52,507.50 and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, if awarded.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The New Braunfels City Council strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. If approved, staff will submit a grant application to the U. S. Department of Justice FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program for $52,507.50 towards the purchase of 50 bulletproof vests. The cost per vest is approximately $1,050.15 and the grant will reimburse 50 percent of the cost. The 50 percent matching requirement for this grant equals $26,253.75.
Application Submission Date: 06/28/2017
Anticipated Funding Selection Date: 10/01/2017
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure Objective 1a - Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a 50 percent matching requirement for this grant equaling $26,253.75. The match funds will be supported by the General Fund via a transfer to the Grant Fund.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2017 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program for $52,507.50 and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, if awarded.