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Archie police accept State Blue Shield Program grant; department says requirements are met
Summary
Chief Zaharsky and Officer Vanessa Kennedy told the board the State Blue Shield Program grant is focused on small community police departments, is 'phase one' and 'is not a match grant'; the board approved Resolution 25-1 to accept the grant.
Chief Zaharsky and Officer Vanessa Kennedy presented Resolution No. 25-1 asking the board to accept the State Blue Shield Program grant.
Officer Kennedy told the board this is "phase one" of the program and that the grant "is not a match grant," and she said the Archie Police Department currently meets all requirements for the grant. Alderman Saltee moved to accept Resolution 25-1; Alderman Lough seconded. The motion passed with Aldermen Houchen, Kendrick, Lough and Saltee voting yes.
The minutes do not specify the grant amount, any required deliverables beyond meeting eligibility, or the grant period; the board recorded only that requirements are being met and that the measure was approved. Staff follow-up will be needed to publish grant terms, award amount and reporting expectations.
