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Council approves Resolution 2025-5 to buy police laptops; staff notes grant reimbursement rules may require slight overage
Summary
The council passed Resolution 2025-5 to purchase laptop computers for the police department using an approved grant of about $50,000. Staff said the grant administrator suggested listing slightly more than $50,000 so the state will reimburse once the project meets the $50,000 threshold; the council approved the resolution by voice vote.
The Kennett City Council approved Resolution 2025-5 to purchase laptop computers for the police department using funds from an awarded grant.
City staff said the funding comes from the Blue Shield grant (referred to in the meeting as the Blue Shield grama) and that the city was approved for $50,000. Staff told the council a grant coordinator “strongly suggested I go over the 50,000” so that the state may cover small additional costs; staff said the city can cover any minimal overage from local budget if the state does not reimburse it.
A staff member explained the reimbursement mechanics: the state will reimburse up to $50,000 and the city must document at least $50,000 in eligible spending to receive full reimbursement. The chief added a few small items to ensure the total met the threshold.
The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Why it matters: the purchase equips police personnel with new equipment paid primarily by grant dollars, while staff sought to ensure the project met reimbursement rules.
This article is based on the council discussion and the resolution presentation in open session.
