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Approval of Contract for Sexual Assault Kit Processing

Original title: Sexual Assault Kits Contract - RFA 26-0196 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52943) - Citywide

Record date · June 3, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially adopted S-52943, authorizing a contract for the processing of sexual assault forensic kits. This action formalizes the procurement process under Request for Award (RFA) 26-0196.

Why it matters

This authorizes the city to enter into a contract for the forensic analysis of s, which impacts the timeline and capacity for processing evidence in criminal investigations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Police Department

The department will utilize the services provided by the contract for forensic evidence processing.

Directly affected

Sexual assault survivors

The processing of forensic kits directly impacts the evidence available for investigations involving these individuals.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Ordinance S-52943.
  • The ordinance authorizes a contract for sexual assault kit processing.
  • The contract is associated with Request for Award (RFA) 26-0196.
  • The ordinance was introduced on April 30, 2026.
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  • The file number for this legislative action is 26-1065.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance do?
It approves a contract for the processing of sexual assault forensic kits.
When was this action taken?
The was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been adopted.

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Formalization of Forensic Procurement

The city is utilizing a formal RFA process to manage the backlog or ongoing needs for sexual assault kit processing.

City CouncilRFA 26-0196

Connected Entities

RFA 26-0196, City Council
otherRFA 26-0196“The specific Request for Award identifier for the contract.”Map →
OrganizationCity Council“The legislative body that adopted the ordinance.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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