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October 1, 2012
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Ca11: Members: Chairperson Steve Schmitt
David Jones
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to approve and accept the BJA funding for bulletproof vest
partnership grant in the amount of $11,780.00 and authorize the police
department of purchase replacement bulletproof vests —Submitted by Dan
Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Finance and Public Safety Committee Meeting: 10/1/2012
Prepared: 09/21/2012
Dept. Head Signature: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
# of Attachments: none
SUBJECT: Council approval and acceptance of the BJA funding for bulletproof
vest partnership grant in the amount of $11,780.00 and authorize the police department
to purchase replacement bulletproof vests.
Submitted by: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
Recommended City Council Action: Accept and approve the funds for the
purchase of bulletproof vests partnership that is received from the Bureau of Justice
with a fifty percent match and authorize the department to purchase replacement vests.
Summary Statement: This is a grant the police department receives to purchase
bulletproof vests for the officers of the department. This requires a fifty percent match
that the department has budgeted.
Expenditure Required: Fifty percent of purchase
Source of Funds: General Obligation Bonds
Policy Issue: None
Alternative: None
Background Information: Bulletproof vests are rated for a five year wear limit.
These funds are utilized to replace those vests that have reached their five year limit.