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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-259RESOLUTION NO. 2001-259 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE LODI POLICE ARSON AND BOMB UNIT USING STATE COPS GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, on March 28, 2001, the Lodi Police Department's Bomb Unit was recognized and certified by the FBI; and WHEREAS, the Bomb Unit is called to various situations involving suspicious packages and items, and various live and improvised explosive devices; and WHEREAS, the safety equipment requested is listed as follows: 1) "Safeco" EOD 2000 bomb suit (includes suit, helmet, $ 9,844.00 visor, battery packs and carry bag) 2) "PAN disrupter (deluxe kit includes protective case $ 3,048.00 and stand) 3) "Paramedic" brand jumpsuits (2) (with "Fire Investigator" $ 203.00 back plaque) 4) "PAN" disrupter ammunition (AVON, high velocity blanks, $ 191.00 steel slugs) 5) "PAN" disrupter initiator shock tube (one 2500' roll) $ 271.00 6) Ballistic face shields (2) $ 621.00 TOTAL $14,178.00 WHEREAS, the requested items represent the latest required safety equipment that will enable the Bomb Unit to carry out missions in a safe and efficient manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of safety equipment for the Lodi Police Arson and Bomb Unit using state COPS grant funds in the amount of $14,178.00. Dated: November 21, 2001 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-259 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 21, 2001 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None KSTON City Clerk 2001-259