HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4720-12-2016 A Resolution
NO. 4720-12-2016
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF NINE HUNDRED ENHANCED
BALLISTIC VESTS FROM THE FORT WORTH S.W.A.T SUPPORT
GROUP,INC. FOR USE BY FRONT-LINE OFFICERS AND GRADUATING
RECRUITS IN THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth S.W.A.T Support Group, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-
exempt charitable organization dedicated to addressing the need for additional equipment
and training for Fort Worth Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Section
(SWAT) which is part of the Tactical Operations Division of the Fort Worth Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth S.W.A.T Support Group, Inc. is also authorized to
assist other Fort Worth Police Department Divisions and its officers; and
WHEREAS, the Mallick Group, a Fort Worth real estate and energy investment
firm, has donated three hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars ($355,000) to the Fort
Worth S.W.A.T Support Group, Inc. to enable it to purchase nine hundred (900)
enhanced ballistic vests for front-line officers and graduating recruits; and
WHEREAS, the enhanced ballistic vests will assist front-line officers and
graduating recruits by offering protection against high-velocity rounds and armor-
piercing ammunition; and
WHEREAS, the donation from the Mallick Group and the Fort Worth S.W.A.T
Support Group, Inc. exemplifies the strong culture of public-private partnership in Fort
Worth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1) That the City Council accepts the donation of nine hundred (900) enhanced
ballistic vests from the Fort Worth S.W.A.T Support Group, Inc.; and
2) That the City Council acknowledges and appreciates the generous donation by
Fort Worth S.W.A.T Support Group, Inc. and the Mallick Group and their
support of the Fort Worth Police Department.
Adopted this 13`h day of December, 2016. 'D,� 00 0000
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