AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($28,000) FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE JUSTICE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AXON LOKI 2 DRONE STARTER KIT, AXON SIGYN GROUND ROBOT STARTER KIT, AXON GROUND CONTROL SYSTEM STARTER KIT, AXON LOKI 2 SPARE PARTS KIT, AXON P7 TACTICAL BAG, AXON P7 SIGYN POUCH, AXON P7 LOKI POUCH, AXON SKY HERO OPERATOR CERTIFICATION COURSE, TRUCKVAULT DRONE RESPONDER 7, AND A SAMSUNG 27” MONITOR.
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BACKGROUND:
The City is committed to protecting its residents and visitors, and to the protection of property, while creating a safe environment for all who live in, work in, or visit our community. The City is also committed to retaining a high-quality workforce and ensuring public safety. The Chief of Police is requesting the use of Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) to advance these commitments to public safety.
DISCUSSION:
The attached memorandum from Chief of Police Frederick Hofer to City Manager Sheila Rose, explains the request to purchase the Axon Loki 2 Drone Starter Kit, Axon Sigyn Ground Robot Starter Kit, Axon Ground Control System Starter Kit, Axon Loki 2 Spare Parts Kit, Axon P7 Tactical Bag, Axon P7 Sigyn Pouch, Axon P7 Loki Pouch, Axon Sky Hero Operator Certification Course, TruckVault Drone Responder 7, and a Samsung 27” Monitor for the SWAT Team, totaling Twenty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000) from the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 28,000
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: There is $1,869,783.88 available in the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund Account No. 6261-6430 to cover the purchase of the Axon equipment and accessories for the SWAT Team.