HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Police Department Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program RESOLUTION NO. 23-296
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE DEPARTMENT'S APPLICATION AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Police Department is again requesting permission to apply for funding
from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
program, and to participate in the program should funds be awarded. This program provides funds
to local law enforcement agencies to support the purchase of new and replacement bulletproof
vests for individual officers. This protective device is critical to police officer safety; and,
WHEREAS, bulletproof vests have an approximate five-year life cycle. The Police
Department has a rotating schedule for replacement of vests for current officers. In addition, as
new officers are added to the department, new vests must be purchased that are tailored to the
individual officer.During 2023/24 fiscal year,the schedule calls for the acquisition or replacement
of 10 vests; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for these vests is $7,220. The grant requires that local
agencies must provide 50% of the cost. To the extent that federal funds are available, the BVP
program will provide the other 50%. The FY 2023/24 Police budget was constructed with the
expectation that the City would apply for and receive a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant, so the
Police Department's 50% share has already been budgeted as a commodities expense. The 2023
Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application is due June 26, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Police Department's application and participation in the Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of May, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of May, 2023.