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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Purchase $125,000 in Police Body Armor
Record date · May 21, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Commission is considering a to authorize the purchase of body armor for the police department. The $125,000 purchase will be made through an existing Florida .
This authorizes the expenditure of $125,000 in city funds during the 2025 to equip police personnel with protective body armor.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Police Department
The department will receive new body armor equipment funded by this resolution.
GL Distributors Inc.
The company will receive $125,000 in exchange for providing body armor to the city.
City Taxpayers
Taxpayer funds are being allocated to cover the $125,000 cost of the equipment.
Key Facts
- The resolution authorizes a $125,000 expenditure for body armor.
- The purchase is scheduled for the 2025 fiscal year.
- The city is utilizing Florida State Contract No. 46151500-NASPO-21-ACS to complete the transaction.
- The vendor for the equipment is GL Distributors Inc.
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- The resolution was introduced by Support Services Bureau Commander Tonia Thompson.
- The document is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for a City Commission regular meeting.
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Use of NASPO Contracts
The city is leveraging a NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) contract to streamline the procurement of public safety equipment.
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