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Resolution authorizing the use of $139,584.80 of Police Asset Forfeiture Funds for the purchase of public safety ballistic shields and protective body armor for all sworn personnel.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City) recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Department to purchase public safety ballistic shields and protective body armor for all sworn personnel; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Police Department ("SSFPD") will provide the highest level of service based on trust and transparency; and
WHEREAS, the SSFPD recognizes the need to make this safety equipment readily available for all sworn personnel; and
WHEREAS, in the event this equipment is needed, it will be easily accessible and quickly deployed, undoubtedly making our community and officers safer; and
WHEREAS, the SSFPD will purchase 37 ballistic shields for our fleet and 90 protective body armor for officers at a cost of $139,584.80; and
WHEREAS, the funds of $139,584.80 will be used from the Police Asset Forfeiture Funds that the Police department collect as a result of collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on apprehending smuggled drugs and cash; and
WHEREAS, in coordination with the City Finance Department, the Chief of Police determines and authorizes all expenditures from this account based on DEA regulations; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of $139,584.80 comes solely from the Police Asset Forfeiture Funds and there will be no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francsico does hereby approve the purchase of $139,584.80 for public safety ballistic shields and protective body armor for all sworn personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the purchase and any other necessary documents on behalf of the City to carry out the intent of ...
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