Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Tom Scheuermann, Police Sergeant
Contact Info
(830) 221-4579 - TScheuermann@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program through the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor for $4,499.70 to purchase eligible body armor 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 purpose of this grant is to fund projects that equip law enforcement officers at risk of shootings with rifle-resistant body armor. The funding may only be utilized to purchase bullet-resistant personal body armor compliant with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard for rifle protection.
Per application requirements, applicants can only purchase Type III or Type IV body armor with grant funds. The New Braunfels Police Department will request for ten (10) compliant rifle-resistant body armor vests that cost $449.97 per unit.
The cost will cover the equipment purchase and shipping.
Application Submission Date: 09/06/2017
Anticipated Funding Selection Date: 01/01/2018
Anticipated Award Date: 03/01/2018
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure Objective 1a - Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This grant does not require a match from the City of New Braunfels.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program through the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor for $4,499.70 to purchase eligible body armor and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with the grant, if awarded.