SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $77,700.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2025 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for the period of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. This grant does not require matching funds. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division released the funding announcement for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, FY 2025. The purpose of this grant is to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. State funds for these projects are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 26 for Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that maybe imposed by law.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends the approval of this Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Grant
Account #: 229
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. No financial impact until grant is awarded.