HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-169RESOLUTION NO. 2003-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF SEVEN MOTOROLA RADIOS FOR THE LODI POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT USING AUTO
THEFT PROSECUTION FUNDS
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to
do so; and
WHEREAS, the current radios in use by the Special Investigations Unit are at
least ten years old, are prone to breakdown, and have become unreliable which creates
a safety issue; and
WHEREAS, the Special Investigations Unit is a proactive, multi -dimensional unit
that confront situations that are often dangerous, making effective communication vital
to officer safety; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of
seven (7) Motorola MTS 2000 radios for the Lodi Police Department's Special
Investigations Unit using Auto Theft Prosecution Funds in an amount not to exceed
$15,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of seven (7) Motorola MTS 2000 radios for the Lodi Police
Department's Special Investigations Unit using Auto Theft Prosecution Funds in an
amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Dated: September 17, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-169 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 17, 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
2003-169