HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-15 Authorization of $15,241.80 from Police Forfeiture Funds Account Heckler & Koch Handguns
RESOLUTION NO. 97-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, AUmORlZING THE USE
OF 518,041.80 FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUNDS
ACCOUNT TO BE UTILIZED TO PURCHASE FIRE ARMS
AND LEATHER HOLSTERS AND MAGAZINE POUCHES
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Director and the City Manager recommend that
$18,041.80 from the Police Forfeiture Funds Account be utilized toward the purchase of
Heckler & Koch 40 Caliber Handguns, Public Safety Department Contract No. 97-01
($15,241.80) and Leather Holsters and Magazine Pouches ($2,800.00); and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Commission that said expenditure is an
appropriate law enforcement expenditure and will aid the City in proper enforcement of its
laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to expend $18,041.80 from the
Police Forfeiture Funds Account for the purchase of Heckler & Koch 40 Caliber
Handguns ($15,241.80) and Leather Holsters and Magazine Pouches ($2,800.00).
Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21 DAY OF MAY
, 1997.
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA
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ATTESTED:
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SUSAN ARMSTRONG,. . .C.
CITY CLERK
Parkland Public Safety Department
6500 Parkslde Drive
Parkland, Florida 33067
(954) 753-5050
Fax 753-4529
MEMO TO:
Harry Mertz, City Manager
FROM:
Steven List, Director of Public Safety
SUBJECT:
Use of Police Forfeiture Funds
DATE:
May 15,1997
Attached is a resolution that authorizes the use of Police Forfeiture Funds to purchase
handguns and related leather items for a total of $18,041.80. The $15,241.80 for the
purchase of the handguns was previously approved on May 7th (Resolution 97-10).
The related leather items include security holsters and magazine pouches designed for
this particular weapon. Three vendors were solicited for prices and Lawman's &
Shooters of Vero Beach had the most competitive prices.
We respectfully request $15,241.80 to purchase handguns and $2,800.00 to purchase
related leather items from the Police Forfeiture Fund Account for a total amount of
$18,041.80. This account has a current balance of $21,909.