AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($239,500) FOR THE PURCHASE OF RAPID ID FINGERPRINT SCANNERS, VEHICLE ALARMS, HONOR GUARD UNIFORMS, CJIS COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE, SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICAL TEAM EQUIPMENT, SALARIES FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020, CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR NEW POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($45,000) FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BREATH TEST SIMULATORS, CRASH DATA RETRIEVAL UNITS, AND TO PROVIDE A DONATION TO THE POLICE EXPLORER POST.
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BACKGROUND:
The City is committed to protecting its residents and visitors, and 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 purchase of all these items will enhance the Police Department’s ability to do so. The donation to the Police Explorer Post will assist the Explorers with training and purchasing new equipment and uniforms.
DISCUSSION:
Please see the attached memo from Police Chief Albert Arenal to City Manager Karen Brooks, explaining the request to purchase items in the amount of $284,500. Procurement of all items listed will be in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 284,500
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: There is $689,618.17 available in the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund Department of Justice, Account #6261; and $95,018.91 available in the Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Account #6361.