Okaloosa County BOCC — May 3, 2016 — OCSO FFY16 BVP Application - Agenda Package - May 3, 2016

Larry Ashley, Okaloosa County Sheri Sheriff Headquarters: 50 224 Street, Shalimar Florida 32579-1234 Phone: (830) 631-7410. Email: Sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa.org April 26, 2016 Application: U.S. Department of-Justice, BJA FY 2016 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Application I, Sheriff Larry R. Ashley of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all data in this application is true and correct. Further | affirm | have read, understand and agree to comply with all terms and conditions including all certifications and assurances, Federal, State and Local, in regard to the attached application and program, if awarded. Preparer/Program Manager: Al McDonough Inspector Printed Name ‘ Title S - Z6- Zo/6 Signature Date Elected Official: Larry R. Ashley Sheriff of Okaloosa County, Florida Printed Name Title it ZZL % A /¢ /2000 — 7 The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law. Enforcement Accreditation ¥ “The Okalposa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal - opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate” Lanz Ashlezi Okaloosa County Sherig Headquarters: 50 2°4 Street, Shalimar Florida 32579-1234 Phone: (830) 651-7410. Email: Sheriff@sheriff-okaloosa.org April 26, 2016 Chairman, Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: May 3, 2016 BCC Agenda Request USDOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant BACKGROUND: Request the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approve the Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts (on behalf of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office) to apply for the Department of Justice 2016 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. The grant will potentially fund up to 50-percent of the cost of ballistic protective vests for deputy sheriffs. These vests are purchased both for new hires and to replace vests that are damaged or have reached their 5-year shelf life. The Sheriff’s Office will request funding to purchase 148 vests during the two year performance period of the grant at a total cost of $108,632.00. The federal amount requested would be 50-percent, or $54,316.00. The actual amount of the award will not be known until after the application is submitted and the Department of Justice assigns an allocated amount based on federal appropriations. ' RECOMMENDATION: Request the Board of County Commissioners review and approve the application submission and authorize the Chairman to sign the application, the grant acceptance if awarded, and all future grant documents during the term of the grant. Request the Board authorize the Contracts & Grants office to submit the on-line application and on-line submission of future grant documents during the term of the grant. Thank you for your consideration. Larry R. Ashley, Sheriff Attachments: Grant Announcement OCSO Certification The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation “The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate” Al McDonough From: Al McDonough Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11:28 AM To: Al McDonough Subject: FW: BVP 2016 Application Announcement From: owner-bvp-list@ojp.usdoj.gov [mailto:owner-bvp-list@ojp.usdoj.gov] On Behalf Of BVP Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 4:10 PM Subject: BVP 2016 Application Announcement Dear BVP Participant: The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2016 BVP application funding period. Applications for FY 2016 BVP funds will be accepted beginning Monday, April 4, 2016. All applications must be submitted online at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/ by 6:00 pm (e.d.t.), Monday, May 16, 2016. Important Information Regarding FY 2016 BVP Funds: 1. Jurisdictions receiving funding for reimbursement of body armor purchases must have a written mandatory wear policy for uniformed patrol officers, in place when the FY 2016 BVP applications