Purpose:

To request City Council approval of a proposed resolution that authorizes the City Manager to accept a $11,112.10 grant from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Police Department Bulletproof Vest Program.

Background/Analysis:

The City of Burbank has participated in this program since 1999 and has received approximately $33,000 to help offset the cost of safety vests.  On January 6, 2005, the Bureau of Justice Assistance requested that agencies desiring to receive bulletproof vest funding, submit a grant proposal.  An application was filed and on August 24, 2005, the Burbank Police Department was notified that the application had been approved.

Fiscal Impact:

The revenue anticipated from the grant will help to defray a portion of the general fund cost for safety equipment.  Accepting the grant funds amends the City�s budget by increasing Fund 121�s revenue estimate by $11,112.10, account 121-ND000-48010-1083 (Bulletproof Vests).  In addition, it appropriates the grant funding to Oracle Project Number 121-PD91B-70011-0000-15248.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends City Council adoption of a proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING BULLETPROOF VEST GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,112.10 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.

THOMAS HOEFEL

Chief of Police

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