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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 39 By: Mayor Kennedy A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO APPLY FOR AND FOR THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, UP TO $11,562.50 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP IN ORDER TO PURCHASE BULLET PROOF VESTS FOR NORTH OLMSTED POLICE OFFICERS IN 2014 AND 2015; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENTS WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCIES TO ACCEPT FUNDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Assistance manages law enforcement granting funding through its Bullet Proof Vest Partnership with state and local officials in order to provide up to $11,562.00 in financial reimbursement to eligible agencies following the portion of qualified bullet proof vests; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Mayor to accept this grant funding and to authorize the Mayor to execute necessary agreements or other required documents with state or federal agencies to accept said grant funding, to apply for reimbursement and to expend local funds necessary to satisfy any local matching or percentage of contribution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That this Council does hereby authorize the Chief of Police to apply for Justice Assistance Bullet Proof Vest Partnership grant funding for 2014 -2015 and, if the application is or applications are granted, further authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement or agreements, and /or execute such other required docu vents with the appropriate agency or agencies to accept all such said grant funding and /or reimbursement request on behalf of the City; and further authorizing the expenditure of local funds, as required by said Partnership program, in order to meet the City's matching funds or percentage of contribution. SECTION 2: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, and for the further reason it is necessary that this legislation go into effect immediately in order that the City may make a timely application for participation; and further, provided it receives the affirmative vote of two- thirds of all members of the Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.