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DATE: June 7, 2017 CONSENT AGENDA
SUBJECT: ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,010.99 FROM
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF
VESTS
FROM: David Ready, City Manager
BY: Police Department
SUMMARY
The Palm Springs Police Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of
$3,515.08 for the 2015 grant cycle and a grant in the amount of $13,495.91 for the 2016
grant cycle, totaling $17,010.99, from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ),
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). These grants will reimburse the City of Palm
Springs for 50 percent of the cost of each vest purchased under the program.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the 2015 grant award in the amount of $3,515.08 and the 2016 grant
award in the amount of $13,495.91, total amount $17,010.99, from the United
States Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the
purchase of bullet proof vests.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grant Act of 1998, is a unique US Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a
critical resource to state and local law enforcement.
The program offers grant funds each year to law enforcement agencies that serve
populations under 100,000 and will reimburse the City 50 percent of the cost of
ITEM NO. 1- •d'
City Council Staff Report
June 7, 2017 -- Page 2
Bulletproof Vest Grant
bulletproof vests for sworn officers. The Palm Springs Police Department must replace
bulletproof vests every five years. Each bulletproof vest cost approximately $1200;
therefore, the City's cost will be reduced by approximately $600 for each bulletproof
vest purchased. The combination of both grants, with the matching funds, will provide
28 replacement vests.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The acceptance of the grants will return an amount not to exceed $17,010.99 to the
General Fund for the purchase of 28 bulletproof vests.
Bryan Reyes, Polic6�Chief
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David H. Ready, Ci ager
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STATUS
This "Status" page shows any pending actions that must be completed prior to program
deadlines. It also provides you with payment(s) status for tracking your requests for
approved funds.
- Red !'s indicate your attention is needed in order to complete a task for action.
There are new funds available for 2017 Regular Fund. To apply for new funding click
Application Profile from the menu to the left.
Total Total
ATTN
Fiscal Award Paid Requests Eligible Expiration
Year Amount 0 Balance : Date
! 2015 $3,515.08 $0.00 $0.00 $3,515.08 08/31/2017
2016 $13,495.91 $0.00 $0.00 $13,495-91 08/31/2018
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