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BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT (ill)
JUSTIFICATION:
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE. THE
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) GRANT ACT OF 1998 WAS SIGNED INTO LAW
(PUBLIC LAW 105-81) , ON JUNE 16, 1998.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT IS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS BY ASSISTING STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS TO EQUIP
THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH ARMOR VESTS. THE PROGRAM
REIMBURSES UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL COST FOR EACH VEST PURCHASED.
TOTAL COST INCLUDES THE PRICE OF THE VESTS, SHIPPING, HANDLING, FITTING
CHARGES, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES, IF APPLICABLE.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If_yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO 0 (If yes, why?)
N/A
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
N/A
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES 0 NO 0 (If no, explain?)
N/A
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$5,638.38
THIS PROGRAM ONLY ALLOWS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF BODY ARMOR
THAT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE'S STANDARDS.
Commission Hearing Date:
9/9/04
Item#:
CA-2
POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: SEPTEMBER 9, 2004