HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-63RESOLUTION NO. 2003-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING USE OF ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS TO
PURCHASE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GAS DETECTOR
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM
WHEREAS, the Lodi Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team responds with the
Lodi Police Department to clandestine drug labs to provide support and decontamination
services; and
WHEREAS, the Hazardous Materials Team has utilized gas detectors since its
inception, and the technology and reliability of detectors has increased considerably allowing for
increased accuracy and safer operations; and
WHEREAS, recently on a joint police and fire operation, the current detector did not
operate properly and a second detector had to be brought in, causing a delay in the operation;
and
WHEREAS, safety of personnel and the public is of paramount importance; therefore,
staff recommends the purchase of a new monitor/detector in the approximate amount of
$2,500.00 using Asset Seizure Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the purchase of Hazardous Materials Gas Detector for Fire Department Hazardous Materials
Team utilizing $2,500.00 from Asset Seizure funds.
Dated: April 16, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-63 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held April 16, 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. BLA�STON
City Clerk
2003-63