HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-10 Authorizing the purchase of forty 40 GlockRESOLUTION NO. 2014-10
A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,609.00 FROM THE
FEDERAL ASSET SHARING ACCOUNT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) .40cal GLOCK SEMI
AUTOMATIC PISTOLS MODEL 22GEN4 WITH NIGHT
SIGHTS, THREE MAGAZINES EACH AND APPROPRIATE
RETENTION DUTY HOLSTERS FROM LOU'S POLICE
DISTRIBUTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, as a result of the Police Department's deep concern for the safety of its officers
and citizens and visitors of the Village, the Police Department has equipped itself with the safest and
most effective weapons available; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Sig Sauer firearm that is presently issued to
officers, because of its finish, is prone to premature damage due to the proximity to salt water; and
WHEREAS, the Glock pistol is made of trademarked polymer materials that are not prone
to salt water damage; and
WHEREAS, the Glock pistol's magazines will carry fifteen (15) rounds, while the Sig
Sauer's carry 12 rounds; and
WHEREAS, the Glock pistol has twenty-one (21) less moving parts than the Sig Sauer,
thereby making it less prone to malfunction; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this switch, the trigger pull will be a pound lighter, thereby
enhancing accuracy by giving the shooter less time to make mistakes; and
WHEREAS, the Glock's safe -action trigger system, makes it less likely to have an accidental
discharge; and
WHEREAS, the Glock pistols will be a more viable investment to the Police Department
while providing a higher level of officer and citizen safety; and
WHEREAS, this expenditure is an officer safety purchase, which was not included in the
Police Department's operating budget costs/police equipment line item; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has in excess of $166,000.00 in the Federal Asset
Sharing Account; and
WHEREAS, these monies are the result of seized assets from joint investigations between
the Police Department and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies; not from tax revenue; and
WHEREAS, since this expenditure is from said forfeited properties, this Police Department
need may be satisfied at no cost to our residents; and
WHEREAS, the Village Manager attests he has obtained quotes from three reputable dealers
and Lou's Police Distributors, Inc. has tendered the lowest bid; and
WHEREAS, the Village Manager has recommended to purchase this equipment using funds
from the Federal Asset Sharing Fund; and
WHEREAS, costs for "Weapons and Protective Gear" is an authorized expenditure of the
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Village Manager has recommended adoption of this Resolution and
determined that the proposed expenditure complies with Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Recitals Adopted: That each of the recitals stated above are hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. Purchase Authorized. That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to
purchase the forty (40) Glock .40 caliber semi -automatic pistols model 22Gen4, with night sights
and three magazines each as well as forty (40) Safariland Rentention holsters for a total expenditure
not to exceed $8,609.00 from Lou's Police Distributors, Inc. The funds for this purchase will come
from the Federal Asset Sharing Account.
Section 3.
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April, 2014
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Effective Date: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
RANKLIN H. CAPLAN
ITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE CLE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENT
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