File #: RES 2024-148    Name: LETF Request for Polaris Rangers
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 9/26/2024 Final action: 9/26/2024
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($48,000) FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE JUSTICE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLARIS RANGERS.
Sponsors: Police Department
Indexes: Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Police, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2024-148-LETF Request-Polaris Rangers, 2. BACKUP-LETF Memorandum-Polaris Rangers, 3. BACKUP-LETF Request-Polaris Rangers (New), 4. BACKUP-Benefit Summary-LETF Request Polaris Rangers (New)

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($48,000) FROM THE FEDERAL FORFEITURE JUSTICE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLARIS RANGERS.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The purchase of two (2) Polaris Rangers, each in the amount of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) totaling Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000), is intended to replace the three (3) decommissioned T3 vehicles, which were previously employed at community events to enable officers to navigate crowds efficiently. The two (2) new Polaris Rangers will fulfill the same role by enhancing officer mobility and visibility at community events.

DISCUSSION:

Please reference the attached memo from Chief of Police Frederick C. Hofer II to City Manager Sheila N. Rose, explaining the request to purchase the two (2) new Polaris Rangers, totaling Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000) from the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

REVENUES:                                          $ 0

EXPENDITURES:                     $ 48,000

BUDGETED?                                          No

NOTES:                     There is $243,570.61 available in the Federal Forfeiture Justice Fund Account No. 6264-6420.