Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2026-19 Accepting Funding from DOJ Patrick Leahy Partnership for Bulletproof Vest — reading text

RESOLUTION 2026- 19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING FUNDING THROUGH THE 2026 PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP); AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENT( S); AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership provides funding to officer safety; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to participate in this competitive grant program and has applied for and been awarded a project total of $4, 258. 27 for Bulletproof Vests for the Fort Walton Beach Police Department; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Walton Beach to participate in the Grant from the Department of Justice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the grant award; the City Manager and Police Chief to execute all necessary documents to complete grant-related purchases; and a budget amendment to record the grant within the General Fund. Budget Amendment for Grant Funds: Revenue Expense 102- 1543- 331- 2000 $ 4, 258. 27 102- 1543- 521- 5210 $ 4, 258. 27 Project Number: PBVP25 Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: & 103eAdb er is p.oaso Nic Allegretto, Ma • r Attest: Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for the City • Fortalton Beach, only. a,. n•••-• J.t G WAL ro Kim . Barnes, City Clerk a mberly Rot. ' i, Ci Attorney U r,, Application Summary Date Submitted to BVP: 10/ 23/ 25 Application Status: Approved by BVP Application Summary for FY 2025 Regular Fund Applicant Quantity Total Cost Date Submitted Status 9, 228. 60 10/ 23/ 25 Approved by BVP FORT WALTON BEACH CITY 10 View Details Grand Totals: 10 9, 228. 60 Award Summary for FY 2025 Regular Fund Funds Type Eligible Amount Award Date Approved Status Regular Fund 9, 228. 60 $ 4,258. 27 05/ 14/ 26 Approved by BVP Grand Totals: 9,228. 60 $ 4, 258. 27  BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FACT SH E ET PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership( BVP) Program, administered by the Department of Justice, r ROOw Office of Justice Programs( OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance( BJA), reimburses states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes i inn V' for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests CO purchased for law enforcement officers. Since 1999, more than 13, 000 jurisdictions have participated in the BVP Program, with a total of$ 573 million 0 0V in federal funds for the purchase of more than 1. 5 million body armor vests. See the 1,VI S I resources page for detailed award history. Since FY 2015, body armor vests were directly attributable United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and to saving the lives of at least 305 law enforcement and the Northern Mariana Islands; " unit of local government" corrections officers( based on data collected by OJP). means a county, municipality, town, township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government Forty-three of those body armor vests were purchased, in part, with BVP funds. below the state level. Law Enforcement Officer Definition: " Law Enforcement Program Requirements and Officer" is defined as any officer, agent, or employee of Instructions a state, unit of local government, or federally recognized Indian tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or The following is an overview of the BVP requirements and instructions. Detailed information can be found in the BVP investigation of any violation of criminal law, or authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders. This Frequently Asked Questions( FA( includes full- time, part-time, and auxiliary personnel, whether paid or volunteer. Eligible Applicants: States, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes—that is, jurisdictions— Small Jurisdiction Priority Funding: By statute, funds are that employ eligible law enforcement officers are eligible first allocated to qualifying units of local government with to apply for BVP funds. For the purposes of the BVP Program, " state" means each of the 50 states, the District fewer than 100,000 residents. Any remaining funds are then awarded to other qualifying applicants. of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the w r Cr U. S. Department of Justice• Office of Justice Programs• Bureau of Justice Assistance April 2023 x https:// bja. ojp. gov BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FACT SHEET Match Requirement: The federal portion of the costs for addition, applicants must have a written mandatory wear body armor vests purchased under the BVP Program may policy for uniformed patrol officers in place at the time not exceed 50 percent. of application. See the atory Wear Requirement FAQs for detailed information on the mandatory wear Application Period: The annual BVP application period requirement. typically begins in April and closes six weeks from the opening date. The BVP website includes user guides and checklists for each step of the BVP application process. Contact Information The BVP Helpdesk can be contacted at 1- 877- 758- 3787 or How to Apply: Applications are accepted in OJP's BVP system, located at https:// vests. bja. ojp.gov/ bvp/ login/ vests@usdoj. gov. externalAccess.jsp. An OJP Digital Identity and Access Media and Congressional inquiries should be directed to Management Directory( DIAMD) account is required to access the BVP system. See the DIAMD the OJP Office of Communications at 202- 307- 0703 Activation Job Aid for more information. or ojp.ocom@usdoj. gov. Payment Process: When a BVP recipient is notified of an award amount, the funds are not disbursed until ABOUT BJA the recipient logs into the BVP site and provides the receipt information for the body armor vests. Once the BJA helps America's state, local, and tribal jurisdictions payment request is made, BJA reviews the request for reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA accuracy and completes payments on a monthly schedule. See Submitting Payment R for detailed provides a wide range of resources— including grants, information. An active registration in the System for Award funding, and training and technical assistance— to Management at is required to receive funds. law enforcement, courts and corrections agencies, treatment providers, reentry practitioners, justice Body Armor Vest Requirements: Body armor vests information sharing professionals, and community- purchased with BVP funds must have been tested through based partners to address chronic and emerging the National Institute of Justice ( NIJ) pliance Testing criminal justice challenges nationwide. To learn more Program (CTPI and found to comply with the most current about BJA, visit bja. ojp.gov or follow us on Facebook NIJ body armor standards; appear on the NIJ Compliant www.facebook.com/ DOJBJA) and Twitter( @DOJBJA). 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