HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 21, 2001 E-07CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the purchase of safety equipment for the Lodi Police
Arson & Bomb Unit using State COPS Grant Funds ($14,178) (PD)
DATE: November 21, 2001
PREPARED BY: JERRY J. ADAMS, CHIEF OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of the
following Arson & Bomb Unit safety equipment using State COPS Grant
Funds:
"Safeco" EOD 2000 Bomb Suit (includes suit, helmet, visor, battery packs & carry bag) $ 9,844
"P.A.N." disrupter (deluxe kit includes protective case and stand) $ 3,048
"Paramedic" brand jumpsuits (2) (with "Fire Investigator" back plaque) $ 203
"PAN" disrupter ammunition (AVON, high velocity blanks, steel slugs) $ 191
"PAN" disrupter initiator shock tube (one 2500' roll) $ 271
Ballistic face shields (2) $ 621
(Total price includes shipping and taxes) $14,178
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On March 28, 2001, the Lodi Police Department's Bomb Unit was
recognized and certified by the FBI. The Bomb Unit is called to
various situations involving "suspicious" packages and items, and
various live and improvised explosive devices. The above items
represent the latest required safety equipment in order to carry out
Bomb Squad missions in a safe and efficient manner.
FUNDING: $14,178 from State COPS Grant Funds.
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Jerfi J. Ad s
Chief of Po ice
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED'
Duron Flynn -- City
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-259
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY
EQUIPMENT FOR THE LODI POLICE ARSON AND
BOMB UNIT USING STATE COPS GRANT FUNDS
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WHEREAS, on March 28, 2001, the Lodi Police Department's Bomb Unit was
recognized and certified by the FBI; and
WHEREAS, the Bomb Unit is called to various situations involving suspicious
packages and items, and various live and improvised explosive devices; and
WHEREAS, the safety equipment requested is listed as follows:
1)
"Safeco" EOD 2000 bomb suit (includes suit, helmet,
$
9,844.00
visor, battery packs and carry bag)
2)
"PAN disrupter (deluxe kit includes protective case
$
3,048.00
and stand)
3)
"Paramedic" brand jumpsuits (2) (with "Fire Investigator"
$
203.00
back plaque)
4)
"PAN" disrupter ammunition (AVON, high velocity blanks,
$
191.00
steel slugs)
5)
"PAN" disrupter initiator shock tube (one 2500' roll)
$
271.00
6)
Ballistic face shields (2)
$ 621.00
TOTAL
$14,178.00
WHEREAS, the requested items represent the latest required safety equipment
that will enable the Bomb Unit to carry out missions in a safe and efficient manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby
authorizes the purchase of safety equipment for the Lodi Police Arson and Bomb Unit
using state COPS grant funds in the amount of $14,178.00.
Dated: November 21, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-259 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 21, 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. BCKSTON
City Clerk
2001-259