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March 22. 2005 Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance to accept $2,709 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and to appropriate the same amount in the Grants Fund for the Bulletproof Vest Program. Summary: . These funds will be used to reimburse a portion of the costs expended for the purchase of bulletproof vests for the Police Department. Purpose and Need: . The Bureau of Justice Assistance has approved a grant for the purchase of bulletproof vests. . The funds will be used to offset some of the costs for the purchase of seventeen (17) bulletproof vests for the Police Department. . This grant contributes toward the City Council's vision of Neighborhood and Community Transformation by helping to ensure community safety. Financial Impact: . The Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded the City $2,709 to offset half of the cost of seventeen (17) bulletproof vests. . There is no obligation from the City once the grant ends. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,709 FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF BULLETPROOF VESTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 125 - Adoption of an ordinance to reprogram FY-05 Operating Budget funds appropriated in the General Fund totaling $425,000 for various commitments and operational costs needed through June 30, 2005. Vision Principles: Neighborhood and Community Transformation and A Robust and Prospering Economy. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to defer Agenda Item 05-125 until the April 12, 2005 City Council meeting with a work session on March 29, 2005, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 05 - 126 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend the FY 2005 Operating Budget and to appropriate $19,911 of revenue from the Virginia State Board of Elections for workplace improvements needed in the Office of the General Registrar. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, A Robust and Prospering Economy. Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance to amend the FY 2005-05 Operating Budget and to appropriate $19,911 of revenue from the Virginia State Board of Elections for improvements to workspace in the Office of the General Registrar.