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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22D - GLOCK FIREARMSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2008 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR GLOCK FIREARMS (SPEC. NO. 08-Oll) -ex -J ITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1St Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Amend the contract with Proforce Law Enforcement for police weaponry by $15,000, in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department currently utilizes Glock-manufactured firearms as standard issue side arms, allowing for conformity in training and ammunition magazine interchangeability between officers. Additionally, the police department purchases tasers and taser cartridges for use by officers. ProForce Law Enforcement is the sole source distributor of tasers and Glock weapons in California. As these items are needed throughout the year, staff established a contract in the amount of $25,000 for fiscal year 2007-2008. In order to facilitate continued purchases of weaponry, staff recommends an increase to the aggregate limit to $40,000. FISCAL IMPACT Funds area available in the Police Property and Facilities account (no. 11- 343-6391). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: % , / .~. ~ i ~~ Paul M. Wa ters ~j~~-Francisco Gutierrez Police Chief Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency~~ PMW:sp 22D-1 22D-2