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RESOLUTION 19-14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY AND CONTRACT FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - FY 2019 LOCAL SOLICITATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST AND FINAL READING
(Speaker - Michael Haworth, Police Chief)
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NOTE: The City of Pinellas Park, Florida is submitting the FY 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application on behalf of the Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD), in the amount of $16,997 to support law enforcement programs. The PPPD will utilize FY 2019 JAG funds to purchase fifty (50) Paraclete OMEGA 8X10 Level III ICW Rifle Plate (in conjunction with soft armor). The OMEGA plate takes ballistic performance to new levels. This National Institute of Justice .06 Level III ICW plate has been independently tested with both Level IIIA, II and Ballistic/Stab Soft Armor systems. This armor system will provide officers with protection from commonly encountered rifle threats such as .223, .762, and .308. This equipment is exceptionally lightweight, thin, can be worn by officers at all times and provides superior protection against special threats.
There are no cost share or match funds required for the FY 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Program; however, the total equipment purchase is $17,750. The difference of $753.00 will be funded through the general fund.
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ACTION: (Adopt - Deny) Resolution No. 19-14. Public hearing, first and final reading.