25-R-028 Bullet-Resistant ShieldsRESOLUTION 25-R-028
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (OOG) TO A BULLET -RESISTANT
SHIELD GRANT PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT ENHANCING ALL -HAZARDS RESPONSE
CAPABILIITES.
WHEREAS, Schertz City Council approved Resolution 24-R-18 on February 20, 2024,
authorizing the grant application for the Bullet -Resistant Shield Grant Program that allows
eligible entities to file grants to fund projects that address hazards, demonstrate the greatest
community benefit including high Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and verifiable population
directly served or benefiting from the proposed project to include equipping each officer with
bullet -resistant shields; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution will repeal and replace Resolution 24-R-18; and
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the
grant funds, the City of Schertz assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Office
of the Governor (OOG); and
WHEREAS, Schertz desires to accept the FY25 grant award and use all funds for
purposes in compliance with the grant program requirement, and purchase the bullet -resistant
shields for the City of Schertz Peace Officers; and
WHEREAS, purchases of materials, supplies, goods, services or equipment made in
accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F and the City of
Schertz Purchasing Policy satisfy the requirement of a local government to seek competitive bids
for the purchase of the goods or services;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section LThe City Council hereby accepts the grant from the Office of the Governor
(OOG) and designates Steve Williams, Schertz City Manager, as the Authorized Official to
apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for the Bullet -Resistant Shield
Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept said grant (attached hereto as Exhibit
A).
Section 2.James Lowery, Schertz Police Chief, is designated as the Project Director and
James Walters, is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant.
Section 3.The amount awarded for the project is $43,000 of which there is a 0% required
grant match.
Section 4.The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part
of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 5.All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions
of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 6.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 7.If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of
such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 8.I1 is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 9.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and
it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this `-1 "�- day of nC`(' , 2025.
CITY OF E ,TEXAS
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sheree Coumey, Deputy City Secrets
EXHIBIT A
Statement of Grant Award From Office of Governor
GOVERNOR GREG A138oTT
Dear Grantee
Congratulations on your award! To activate your agency's grant, the Authorized Official must log on to
eGrants at https:ireGrants.gov.texas. ov and go to the 'My Home' tab. In the 'Pending Applications'
section, locate the application with a `Current Status' of "PendingAQ Acceptance of Award". Click on the
grant number and proceed to the 'Accept Award' tab. From this tab. click on the 'Accept' button. Grants
must be accepted within 45 calendar days of the date the award was issued,
Be sure to review the Grantee Conditions and Responsibilities Memo for a quick overview of general
items every grantee should be aware of. You can also find more detailed information on the eGrants
website including helpful resources, links, and tools needed to properly administer Public Safety Office
grants. The Guide to Grants, also on the website, contains answers to questions frequently asked by
grantees.
If you have any questions regarding this award, feel free to contact your grant manager, whose name is
referenced in the Statement of Grant Award or you may always contact our office via the eGrants Help
Desk at cGranWitgov.-_ _
4b'e look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your program.
Aimee. Snoddy
Executive Director
Public Safety Office