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Henderson adopts Safety Partners grant resolution to buy police vests and jackets

Board of Mayor and Aldermen, City of Henderson, Tennessee · July 1, 2025
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Summary

The board approved Resolution No. 2025‑006 to apply for a Public Entity Partners Safety Partners grant (50% match, max $2,000) to purchase four bulletproof vests and safety jackets for the police department.

The Board approved Resolution No. 2025‑006 authorizing the City of Henderson to apply for a Public Entity Partners "Safety Partners" matching grant that provides funds for employee safety equipment. The program requires a 50% local match and has a maximum grant amount of $2,000. Ald. Donna R. Butler moved to approve the resolution and Ald. Buel Maness seconded; the roll call was unanimous and Mayor Bell declared Resolution No. 2025‑006 duly adopted.

According to the minutes, this year's plan for any grant funds is "for four (4) bulletproof vests and safety jackets for the police department." The board recorded no opposition to applying for the grant; implementation, procurement details and the source of the local match were not specified in the meeting transcript.