Title
Approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a BG- Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (BAGP) award for $35,736.00 from the Office of the Governor for the purchase of 24 grant-compliant vests.
Summary
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a BG- Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (BAGP) award for $35,736.00 from the Office of the Governor for the purchase of 24 grant-compliant vests. There is no funding match required for this grant from the City. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
The Pflugerville Police Department requires protective vests for its uniformed officers. Deadline for filing the application with the Office of the Governor is February 28, 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2019 the City will be notified by the Office of the Governor of the award approval decision. To access the grant funding, City Council must authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept the grant award if received.
Prior City Council Action
None
Deadline for City Council Action
February 26, 2019
Funding Expected: Revenue _X_ Expenditure __ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
Amount: $35,736.00
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: 2/19/2019
Supporting documents attached:
Staff memo
Resolution
Recommended Action
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a BG- Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program (BAGP) award for $35,736.00 from the Office of the Governor for the purchase of 24 grant-compliant vests.