HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-196RESOLUTION NO. 2014-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING A
DONATION FROM THE LODI POLICE FOUNDATION AND GRANT
FROM THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM;
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED
RESCUE VEHICLE FROM THE ARMORED GROUP, OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Lodi Police Department currently owns a dated and inadequate
armored vehicle that is used to protect police officers and community members during tactical
operations when safety concerns are heightened; and
WHEREAS, the vehicle, a surplus bank car, has surpassed the end of its useful life and
does not provide adequate protection against gunfire; and
WHEREAS, replacement of this vehicle has been a priority of the department for many
years, however, each round of budget cuts over several fiscal years has eliminated any
available funding; and
WHEREAS, through a generous donation of the Lodi Police Foundation in the amount
of $200,000, and a grant recently awarded to Lodi Police Department from the State Homeland
Security Grant Program in the amount of $50,000, funds would now be available to purchase a
new Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport vehicle, upon acceptance by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the armored vehicle will allow officers to drive directly into
gunfire to perform rescue operations during a situation with injured citizens or officers to
stabilize the scene; and
WHEREAS, the Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport vehicle would provide officers with
exceptional protection because of the unique design and specifications that are engineered to
withstand assault and gunfire. During critical incidents where mutual aid is requested, this
vehicle will be available to respond, providing enhanced protection throughout the County and
neighboring jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to accept the Lodi Police Foundation donation of $200,000, and the
State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $50,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby awards the bid to The
Armored Group, of Fort Worth, Texas, in the amount of $248,400, for the purchase of a Ballistic
Armored Tactical Transport (BATT) vehicle; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $250,000 be appropriated for
this purchase.
Date: October 15, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-196 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held October 15, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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