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RESOLUTION NO. 24R-05-83: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00 OF STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDs (LETF) TO COVER THE INCREASE IN COST TO PURCHASE EUIPMENT TO OUTFIT MEMBERS WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO THE COUNTYWIDE QUICK RESPONSE FORCE FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
During the past year, the City budgeted $50,000 to allow the Police Department to outfit members whom are assigned to the Countywide Quick Response Force. This funding can be found in the current year’s capital budget. Due to the fact of some of this equipment has to be personally fitted to each member, we held off on ordering until necessary training has been completed. After the completion of training, we learned that some of the equipment originally specified has increased in price. On average, the current cost to outfit each officer is approximately $7,000 which has increased the amount needed to $70,000. We are requesting to use funding from the State Law Enforcement Trust fund not to exceed $25,000 to ensure that all of our officers receive the necessary equipment. Funding can be found in the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund with account #120-683-9935.
Need:
To cover the balance of the cost for the equipment needed to outfit officers of the Countywide Quick Response Force. The amount not to exceed $25,000. Once this is approved, we are requesting that the Office of Management and Budget place the transfer of these funds on the same Commission Agenda as the requested items to eliminate any delays for the purchase of these items if approved by Commission.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Funds are needed to cover the increase in price for equipment for the officers of Quick Response Force. The amount not to exceed $25,000 from the...
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