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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR AN OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY ARMOR PROGRAM GRANT.
Brief Description: The program, funded by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation through an agreement with the Ohio Attorney General, provides money to eligible applicants for the purchase of body armor vests to enhance safety and prevent injury of law enforcement officers. The Hudson Police Department has requested $5,951.70 for the purchase of eight vests. A $1,983.90 match is required.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation through an Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program Grant. The program offers funding, up to $40,000, for the purchase of body armor vests for police departments. A 25% match is required.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s application submittal for a grant from the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor program through an agreement between the Ohio Bureau of Workers; Compensation and the Ohio Attorney General.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Chief Perry Tabak, Hudson Police Department
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator