REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation Airports Department BY: MARY BOYAJIAN, Business Manager Airports Department SUBJECT ..Title Actions pertaining to the 2023 Bureau of Justice Assistance Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant award (Council District 4): 1. Authorize the Director of Aviation to accept the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest (BVP) program grant award totaling $6,512.50 for the reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers at the Airport. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents for acceptance, modification, extension and administration of the 2023 BJA BVP grant program. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 8th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $6,600 for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Fifty-Percent Grant Match Program (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor's veto). ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the Director of Aviation to accept the 2023 BJA BVP Grant award for $6,512.50; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all applicable and related documents for the acceptance, modification, extension and administration of the 2023 BJA BVP grant program; and adopt the 8th Amendment to AAR No 2024-122 to appropriating of $6,600 for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Fifty-Percent Grant Match Program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Airport requests approval to accept the award of a grant to purchase body armor vests for law enforcement officers at the Airport. The cost for the purchase of the vests is approximately $13,000 with the BJA potentially providing a grant for 50% in the amount of $6,512.50 of the cost and the airport to provide matching funds in the amount of $6,512.50. Matching funds in the amount of approximately $6,512.50 will be supported through the approved FY2025 Airport Operating Fund Budget to allow the purchase of 12 body armor vests for law enforcement officers at the airport. This funding opportunity is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice with grant funding being managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. BACKGROUND The Airport law enforcement officers require these vests for safety and protection while performing their duties at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This is not a "project" for the purpose of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not applicable to this action pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code 4-109(b)(3). FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the General Fund or to the ratepayers of the City of Fresno from this action. If the grant is awarded, the Airports Department will receive a 50% reimbursement of monies paid out for body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers at the Airport. Attachment: Resolution Adopting the 8th Amendment to Resolution No. 2024-122 BJA Patrick Leahy BVP Grant Award