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Council accepts Ohio AG grant to buy 12 vests; city share $6,080.80
Summary
Council approved Resolution 11‑2026 to accept a 75% reimbursement grant from the Ohio Attorney General's office for the Law Enforcement Body Armor Program, enabling purchase of 12 bulletproof vests; the reimbursed portion is $18,242.40 and the city share $6,080.80.
The Grandview Heights City Council approved Resolution 11‑2026 on May 11 to accept a reimbursement grant from the Ohio Attorney General’s office that covers 75% of the cost of purchasing bulletproof vests for the police department.
The safety committee chair summarized the grant: the reimbursed portion is $18,242.40 and the city’s 25% share is $6,080.80, which would fund 12 vests and related equipment. The grant is structured as a reimbursement; the city pays the expense and then receives the state share.
Councilmember Houston moved for approval and Council member Smith seconded. The clerk called the roll and recorded yes votes from Weiss, Houston, Kozak, Anthony, Smith and President Keeler; Walker was excused. Resolution 11‑2026 was approved.
The safety committee noted that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will provide the matching funds for the program and that the purchases are intended to bring department protective equipment up to current standards.
What happens next: The city will proceed with procurement of the vests and follow the grant’s reimbursement procedures.
