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Item 4U - Memo- FY23 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant ResolutionCITY OF SOUTHLAKE ►Yi1:8►Yi1101:7_1ZI1XIiIVAI October 10, 2022 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: James Brandon, Chief of Police Subject: Item 4U, Approve Resolution No. 22-031 supporting the FY 2023 Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant application. Action Requested: Approve Resolution No. 22-031, supporting the FY 2023 Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant application requesting grant funding to purchase 26 ballistic shields for the Southlake Police Department School Resource Officer Program not to exceed $200,000. Background Information: The purpose of this resolution is to request approval to submit the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant application on behalf of the police department school resource program to be operated during the FY 2023. The Office of the Governor is soliciting law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas to apply for state funding for bullet resistant shields due to the recent active shooter event in Uvalde, TX. The grant period is one year with no match requirement. Funding is awarded at 100% of the cost. Once awarded, one shield will be assigned to each school resource officer to be housed securely on -site at each school location. The police department is requesting grant funding for the purchase of 26 bullet resistant shields not to exceed $200,000. Financial Considerations: Grant funding pending. Financial Impact: This item is within budget. Strategic Link(s): C1 — Achieve the highest standards of safety and security Citizen Input/ Board Review: None Legal Review: Conducted by City Attorney. Items 4U: Approve Resolution No. 22-031, supporting the FY 2023 Bullet - Resistant Shield Grant application. City Council Meeting Date — October 18, 2022 Page 2 of 2 Supporting Documents: Resolution No. 22-031, a resolution supporting the FY 2023 Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant application. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 22-031 as proposed. RESOLUTION NO. 22-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 BULLET RESISTANT SHIELD GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City of Southlake ("City") finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, that the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program be operated for the 2023 Fiscal Year; and WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and WHEREAS, the City designates Amanda Meneses, Emergency Manager, as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The City approves submission of the grant application for the 2023 Bullet Resistant Shield Grant Program to the Office of the Governor. Section 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of passage and it is so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED on this day of Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney , 2022.