File #: 16-520    Name: 2017 BVP Grant
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 5/17/2016 Final action: 5/17/2016
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Apply For and Accept, if Awarded, the 2017 Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program Grant
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Apply For and Accept, if Awarded, the 2017 Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program Grant

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:   Safe and Secure Community

 

MEETING DATE:    May 17, 2016

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Housing and Community Development

 

CONTACT:                       Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development

                     Christina Weinrich, Police Financial Analyst

 

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:                     

                     Approve Resolution

 

ITEM SUMMARY: 

                     The Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Program (BVP) grant, reimburses local municipalities up to 50% of the cost of new and replacement vests, depending on funds availability.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

                     The City of McKinney has received the BVP grant in the past

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: 

                     The BVP grant reimburses up to 50% of the cost of new and replacement vests ordered after April 1, 2016, depending on available funds. 

                     Reimbursement of up to $15,077.50, if awarded, will be received in FY 17.

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

                     N/A