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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the expenditure of city funds in excess of $50,000 for police equipment and uniforms from Galls, LLC. for the Police Department.
SUMMARY
DATE: July 2, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Purchase of police equipment and uniforms in excess of $50,000
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department purchases police uniforms, duty gear, and body armor from Galls, LLC. Uniforms, duty gear and body armor are purchased under TASB BuyBoard contract #524-17. The City of Killeen is a member of the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative.
Uniforms are an essential item that, due to the nature of police work, require regular replacement. Current fiscal year expenditures to Galls, LLC are $44,266.19. Projected expenses include an additional $25,000 - $40,000, primarily for new and replacement uniforms.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Delay purchases until fiscal year 19-20.
Authorize the purchases as proposed.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends authorizing the purchases of additional uniforms and equipment as proposed.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase conforms to City Policy and applicable laws.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Current fiscal year expenditures to Galls, LLC total $44,266.19. The total projected purchases from Galls, LLC for the current fiscal year could rise to approximately $84,000. The Police Department has identified budgeted funds to cover the expense.
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Approximately $84,000 for FY18-19. New and replacement uniforms, duty gear and body armor are budgeted annually.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Recurring
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