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Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Award and Purchase (NB)
This item involves the purchase of an AFIX Tracker automated fingerprint palm identification system and related components, at a cost of $31,750, from grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Explanation
In May of this year, the City Commission approved an application by the Forensic Crime Unit of the Gainesville Police Department for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Improvement grant through the Department of Justice. The City Commission approved a request of $62,146 to purchase two pieces of equipment and employ a part-time temporary position. One piece of equipment requested for purchase was an AFIX Tracker automated palm print identification system.
The Forensic Crime Unit's grant request was awarded in full by the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice Paul Coverdell Forensics Improvement grant program specifically approved the AFIX Tracker and related components requested for purchase approval.
Fiscal Note
Grant funding from the Department of Justice in the amount of $62,146 has been allocated to the City of Gainesville for this purchase and is available in account #115-810-X517-5210-6040.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission authorize the issuance of a purchase order to AFIX Technologies, Inc., Pittsburg, Kansas in an amount not to exceed $31,750 for an AFIX Tracker and components.
Alternative Recommendation:
The City Commission decline the purchase request and decline $31,750 on the total $62,146 award from the Department of Justice Paul Coverdell Forensics Improvement grant program.