HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-73RESOLUTION N0.2007-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOURTEEN
BALLISTIC HELMETS FOR THE LODI POLICE
DEPARTMENT SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM
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 Lodi Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics SWAT)
team is currently using ballistic helmets that have been utilized for the past 21 years and
have become a safety concern; and
WHEREAS, over the past few months, staff has tested a sample helmet, the
Delta Force Level IIIA, which is currently being used by the United States military; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of 14
Delta Force Level IIIA ballistic helmets for the Lodi Police Department SWAT team
utilizing State COPS Grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby approve the purchase of 14 Delta Force Level IIIA ballistic helmets for the
Lodi Police Department SWAT team from Brandon Enterprises, of EI Paso, TX, In the
total amount of $5,610.00.
Dated: May 2, 2007
1 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-73 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 2, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce,
and Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk .
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