Louisville Metro Government - File #: R-177-22

• File #: R-177-22
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/31/2022
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 12/1/2022
• Final action: 12/1/2022
• Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND, UPON APPROVAL, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY ("KOHS") TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS TO FACILITATE AND ADMINISTER THE PROJECT AND TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,716 FOR THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF RIFLES FOR THE SWAT TEAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
• Sponsors: Mark Fox (D-13)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/1/2022	1	Metro Council	adopted
11/16/2022	1	Public Safety Committee	recommended for approval
11/10/2022	1	Metro Council	assigned

RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2022
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND, UPON APPROVAL, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY ("KOHS") TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS TO FACILITATE AND ADMINISTER THE PROJECT AND TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,716 FOR THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF RIFLES FOR THE SWAT TEAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER MARK FOX

WHEREAS, Louisville Metro Government wishes to make an application for United States Department of Homeland Security and/or Commonwealth of Kentucky funds for a project to be administered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security ("KOHS") through the Louisville Metro Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that an application for and approval of the KOHS funds impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the city.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and furnish all required documents, including a memorandum of agreement, as may be required by KOHS for the furtherance of the above referenced project and to act as the authorized correspondent for said project.
SECTION II: The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept up to $178,716 from the KOHS to purchase and replace rifles for the SWAT team.
SECTION III: This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and approval or otherwise becoming law.




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Sonya Harward
Metro Council Clerk
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David James
President of the Council




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Greg Fischer
Mayor

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Approval Date


APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

Michael J. O'Connell
Jefferson County Attorney



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