HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-47 Purchase of Six (6) Colt AR-15 M4 Semi-Automatic RiflesRESOLUTION NO. 2007-47
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 NINE -THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($9,000.00), FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRUST FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) COLT AR -15
M4 SEMI -AUTOMATIC .223 CALIBER RIFLES FROM SRT
SUPPLY; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it has become commonplace for criminals to utilize semiautomatic assault
weapons; and
WHEREAS, the military features of semiautomatic assault weapons are designed to enhance
their capacity to shoot multiple targets very rapidly making them especially desired by violent
criminals; and
WHEREAS, because of their high firepower, assault weapons in the hands of the criminal
element may leave the police badly outgunned; and
WHEREAS, recently a gunman opened fire on four Miami -Dade Police Officers with an
assault rifle, killing one and injuring the other three; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this confrontation, and statistics from the City of Miami, a
community that borders the Village, that state fifteen (15) out of its seventy-nine (79) homicides last
year involved assault weapons; and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent over the last year that Village of Key Biscayne officers
need the option of more powerful weapons; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department has specially trained members
who are trained and prepared to take action in response to any reports of armed aggressive behavior
that may occur at any school or other multiple victim location; and
WHEREAS, to reduce probability of injury or death to our officers as a result of a
confrontation with an assault rifle -wielding suspect, the department is proposing the purchase of six
(6) Colt AR -15 M4 Semi -Automatic .223 rifles to ensure an adequate supply is available to those
officers who have demonstrated proficiency with these type of firearms; 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 $ 22,000.00 in the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund Account; and
WHEREAS, these monies are the result of seized assets from joint investigations between
the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department and other local 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 Chief of Police attests he has obtained quotes from three reputable dealers
and SRT Supply has tendered the lowest bid based upon existing governments contracts ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Village Code Section 2-86 , this transaction is exempt from formal
competitive bidding, since it is based upon another government's contract, and in any event, is
hereby found to be exempt from further competitive bidding under Village Code Section 2-85, as
it is impractical to delay the purchase for formal bidding procedures ;and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended to purchase this equipment using funds
from the Village's Law Enforcement Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, costs for "Other Law Enforcement Purposes" is an authorized expenditure of
the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, and;
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of this Resolution and
determined that the proposed expenditure complies with F.S.S. § 932.7055, the Florida Contraband
Forfeiture Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the recitals stated above are hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. Purchase Authorized. That the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to
purchase the Colt AR -15 M4 semi -automatic .223 rifles from SRT Supply for a total expenditure not
to exceed $9,000.00. The funds for this purchase will come from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Account.
Section 3. Effective Date: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2007.
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
MAYOR ROBERT L. VERNON