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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 60 ATTEST: ATTEST: 2Ca ar J. s r, Ay Secretary ORT WO