Resolution authorizing the submission  and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to provide federal funds to outfit sworn officers with bulletproof vests.  This grant pays for 50% of the ballistic vest costs totaling $30,000 and the City of Daytona Beach is responsible for the remaining 50% match of $30,000.  The combined total funding amount (federal award + match) is not to exceed $60,000. This will purchase the mandatory replacement of 60-70 (depending on refits) ballistic vests from Dana Safety Inc. under NASPO Body Armor 2016-2021 contract. The match funding will come from the LETF-Fed Equitable Sharing Fund.  A Sufficiency of Funds is included to show availability of funds for the continuation of the Daytona Beach Police Department's participation in the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.  The Police Department further requests that the City Manager or his Designee be authorized to execute the application, submission, acceptance, amendment to the budget, expenditure of funds, or of any agreement related to this federal grant.

Recommendation: Police Chief recommends adoption of the Resolution.