Purpose:

To request City Council approval of a proposed resolution that authorizes the City Manager to accept a $3,003.64 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 $44,000 to help offset the cost of safety vests.  On September 20, 2005, staff prepared an application in response to a BVP Special Solicitation to assist local government with the immediate replacement of safety vests that contain Zylon fiber.  On January 20, 2006, 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 $3,003.64 in 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 $3,003.64 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.

THOMAS HOEFEL

Chief of Police

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