HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 1, 2001 E-06AGENDA TITLE: Authorize the Purchase of Safety Equipment for the Police SWAT Team Using
Asset Seizure Funds in the amount of $12,780
DATE: August 1, 2001
PREPARED BY: JERRY J. ADAMS, CHIEF OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the purchase of the following SWAT Team
safety equipment using Asset Seizure Funds:
Protech Entry II Safety Shield & Light $1,650
Five Glock Model 35 Pistols & Lights $3,630
Precision Marksman equipment to include:
Rifle Scope, Spotting Scope, Radio/Headset
And miscellaneous safety equipment to
Outfit that Marksman/Member $7,500
TOTAL $12,780
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In the event of emergency/tactical situations, the SWAT Team is
called upon to respond and resolve high risk situations. The SWAT
Team is also used for identified high risk search and arrest warrants.
The above requested equipment provides for a higher level of safety
for SWAT personnel and citizens and has been requested by the SWAT Commander to accomplish their
mission. As the SWAT Team is the primary tactical entry team for high risk narcotic search warrants, asset
seizure funds are a very appropriate funding source for this type of equipment.
FUNDING: $12,780 from Asset Seizure Account
Vicky McAthie
Finance Director
cc: City Attorney
Jerry J. dams
Chief oT Police
APPROVED:
H. Don Flynn -- City Manager,
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-181
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING USE OF ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS TO
PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE LODI
POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT TEAM
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WHEREAS, in the event of emergency/tactical situations, the SWAT Team is
called upon to respond and resolve high risk situations; and
WHEREAS, the SWAT Team is also used for identified high-risk search and
arrest warrants; and
WHEREAS, the safety equipment listed below will provide for a higher level of
safety for SWAT personnel and citizens and has been requested by the SWAT
Commander to accomplish its mission:
Protech Entry II Safety Shield & Light $ 1,650.00
Five Glock Model 35 Pistols & Lights $ 3,630.00
Precision Marksman equipment to include:
Rifle Scope, Spotting Scope, Radio/Headset
and Miscellaneous Safety Equipment to outfit
that Marksman/Member $ 7,500.00
TOTAL $12,780.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby
approves the use of $12,780.00 from the Asset Seizure Funds to purchase Safety
Equipment for the Lodi Police Department SWAT Team.
Dated: August 1, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-181 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held August 1, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-181