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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $11,029.28 in grant funding from the Department of Justice Bullet Proof Vest Partnership for soft armor vests for the South San Francisco Police Department and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.038. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $11,029.28 in grant funding from the Department of Justice for soft armor vests for the South San Francisco Police Department and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.038.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD) provides soft armor vests to all officers to improve safety. Armored vests reduce the risks and hazards associated with police work. The vests are on a five-year replacement cycle.
In June 2024, staff applied for a grant through the Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) for soft armor vests in the amount of $22,334.75. The program requires that each applicant jurisdiction be responsible for providing at least 50% of the cost of each qualifying vest purchased. SSFPD was awarded $11,029.28 in September 2024. The award will be used to reimburse the City the cost of soft armor vests purchased from April 2024 continuing through August 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget Amendment Number 25.038 accepts $11,029.28 in grant funding for the purpose of soft armor vest. The funding source is the Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this meets the Strategic Goals #3: Public Safety by rendering skilled police, fire and emergency service management.
CONCLUSION
Adoption of this resolution will allow the City to accept $11,029.28 from the Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership and amend the Police Department’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 by approving Budget Amendment Number 25.038.