Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Mayor to apply for and participate in the FY2009 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP). The program provides federal funds to support the purchase of armor vests for law enforcement officers. The program will provide up to 50 percent of the funds for both new and replacements vests. Federal award amounts can be requested for vests purchased through the second fiscal year beyond the application approval year. Chief of Police, Walter L. Distelzweig, or his authorized designee will be the official program contact. Vests may be purchased for both police officers and fire fighters.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary to complete the legislation processing within the program participation period that ends June 24, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Bulletproof Vest Partnership could provide up to 50 percent of the vest costs. The maximum estimated funding support for 800 Division of Police vests is $209,140.00. The maximum estimated funding support for 300 Fire Fighter vests would be $195,000.00.
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To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus to apply for and participate in the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership FY2009 program; and to declare an emergency. ($404,140.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to protecting the lives of its law enforcement officers by providing armor vests; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership program goal is to protect law enforcement officer lives by helping states and units of government fund the purchase of armor vests for their law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, Chief of Police, Walter L. Distelzweig, or his authorized designee has been identified as the official city representative to act in connection with the FY2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program and to provide information as required; and
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