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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 6, 1999 E-16CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Use of Asset Seizure Funds for Equipment Purchase DATE: October 6, 1999 PREPARED BY: LARRY D. HANSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the use of Asset Seizure Funds to purchase accessory items for a 1994 Pickup Truck, which was donated to the Lodi Police Department Mounted Unit. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On August 21, 1999, Claude Brown of AF Industrial Manufacturing, Inc., donated a 1994 Ford 1 -Ton truck to the Lodi Police Department Mounted Unit. This vehicle has dual rear wheels and is ideally suited to pull the type of horse trailer the unit is currently operating. The estimated value of the vehicle is $12,000. This vehicle was just equipped with a new flat bed and hitch assembly, which cost the donor over $2,000 for the installed items. While the donor has donated the vehicle, he is requesting reimbursement of $2,000 for the newly installed items. If approved, and the vehicle is sold at a later date, the $2,000 would be returned to the Asset Seizure Fund. FUNDING: Asset Seizure Funds in the amount of $2,000. (Available cash as of 063099 $11,457.13.) cc: City Attorney 4WV7--1 rZ- +I ww,,,,, Larry D. Hansen Chief of Police Vicky McAth e, Finance Director APPROVED: i" H. Oxon Flynn -- Ci Manager ,