HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-23RESOLUTION NO. 2003-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING USE
OF ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAB SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND YEARLY PHYSICALS FOR FIVE INVESTIGATORS
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WHEREAS, the Special Investigations Unit made up of six Lodi Police Department officers are
trained to investigate cases involving clandestine laboratories; and
WHEREAS, these officers need to be properly equipped in order to deal with these extremely
hazardous situations; and
WHEREAS, this Unit investigates 8 to 10 clandestine laboratories per year that contain toxic
chemicals and hazardous materials; and
WHEREAS, the safety equipment listed below will provide for a higher level of safety for the
Special Investigations Unit, as well as complying with OSHA requirements:
Tychem SL Coveralls
30 sets@
$20.00
$ 600.00
Saranex Boot Covers
60 pair @
$ 3.00
$ 180.00
Stansol Nitrile Gloves
60 pair @
$ 2.50
$ 150.00
Scott Air Filters
30 pair @
$15.00
$ 450.00
Tarps
40 @
$ 6.00
$ 240.00
Buckets
20 @
$ 7.00
$ 140.00
Duct Tape
10 rolls 0
$ 5.00
$ 50.00
Total Equipment Cost Per Year
(Including tax and $150.00 shipping
$2,020.00
WHEREAS, to further comply with OSHA mandates, the officers are required to undergo an
annual physical conducted at UCD Medical Center Occupational Health Services to determine fitness for
respirator use; and
WHEREAS, this specialized physical is outside of what would normally be covered by City health
care providers at an approximate cost of $300.00 each (Cracnet covers the cost of one physical).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the
purchase of lab safety equipment and yearly physicals for five investigators of the Lodi Police Department
utilizing $3,520.00 from the Asset Seizure Funds.
Dated: February 19, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-23 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a
regular meeting held February 19, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-23