Title
Authorization to Purchase Equipment for the Gainesville Police Department using State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Funds (B)
This is a request for City Commission authorization to purchase two radios, installation and accessories for the radios for the traffic unit.
Explanation
This item requests that the City Commission appropriate and expend an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund for the purchase of two (2) Motorola radios, installation and any accessories needed for the Traffic Safety Team motorcycles. The two radios to be replaced were originally purchased in 2000 and are now obsolete and no longer supported by Motorola.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $10,000 is available from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund. Based on the Comparative Balance Sheet dated June 30, 2014, the available balance of this account is $26,820.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorizes the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $10,000 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund and issuance of a purchase order to Motorola as sole source.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission deny funding at this time.