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Budget Amendment for New SWAT Vehicle

Original title: Approve a Resolution Amending the FY23 Budget, BAF 23-066-T1 and T2, to transfer funds from Operational accounts to Capital funds for the Design and Fabrication of a SWAT van in the amount of $62,976, Approve a Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding, and to approve the Service Agreement with Pride Enterprises. (Chief of Police)

Record date · April 25, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to move $62,976 from operational funds to to pay for the design and construction of a new SWAT van. The proposal also includes waiving standard requirements to enter into a service agreement with Pride Enterprises.

Why it matters

This resolution reallocates $62,976 of city funds and bypasses standard processes to contract with a specific vendor for police equipment.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Pride Enterprises

The company is designated as the service provider for the SWAT van project.

Directly affected

Police Department

The department will receive a new SWAT van upon completion of the project.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes a transfer of $62,976 from operational accounts to capital funds.
The funds are designated for the design and fabrication of a SWAT van.
The resolution includes a waiver of the city's competitive bidding requirements.
The city will enter into a service agreement with Pride Enterprises for this project.

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The resolution is identified as BAF 23-066-T1 and T2.
The file number for this legislative item is 23-239.
The item was introduced on April 11, 2023.
The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city waiving competitive bidding?

The document does not provide a specific justification for the waiver, only that the resolution includes a request to approve it.

Where is the money for the SWAT van coming from?

The funds are being transferred from existing operational accounts into the capital budget.

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Procurement Waiver

The resolution combines a budget transfer with a waiver of competitive bidding, which is a common mechanism for sole-source procurement.

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