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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the expenditure of city funds in excess of $50,000 for police equipment and ammunition from GT Distributors, Inc.
SUMMARY
DATE: June 18, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Purchase of police equipment and ammunition in excess of $50,000
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department purchases police duty gear, body armor and ammunition from GT Distributors, Inc. All ammunition is purchased under TXMAS contract 680-A1. Duty gear and body armor are purchased under TASB BuyBoard contract #524-17. The City of Killeen is a member of both purchasing cooperatives.
Current fiscal year expenditures are $18,701 for ammunition and $6,908 for duty gear. Projected expenses include an additional $20,500 for ammunition, $2,000 for duty gear, and approximately $18,600 for soft body armor. The total projected purchases from GT Distributors, Inc. for the current fiscal year will be approximately $66,709.
In addition to being members of competitive purchasing cooperatives, GT Distributors, Inc. is the only authorized law enforcement vendor in Texas for Vista Outdoors, Inc., the parent company for Federal Premium and Speer Ammunition.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Delay equipment purchases until fiscal year 19-20
Authorize the purchases as proposed.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends authorizing the purchase of duty gear, body armor and ammunition. Failure to do so will adversely affect the department’s ability to train and properly equip officers.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase conforms to City policy and applicable laws.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Current fiscal year expenditures to ...
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