Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: The Division of Police needs to purchase taser cartridges for the second phase of recertification scheduled in September 2005 through December, 2005 for its officers to maintain their current certification
Bid Information: Due to time restraints, informal bids were solicited and only two vendors responded. Prices for each bid were:
Vance's Shooters Supplies $24,096.60
Taser International $24,096.60
A contract should be awarded to Vance's Shooters Supplies based on their bid being the lowest, most responsible, responsive and best bid received. The local credit of 1% makes Vance's the lowest.
Contract Compliance No.: 542072038
Emergency Designation: Since recertification of Patrol Officers on the use of tasers is scheduled for September 2005, emergency legislation is requested so the division can purchase the needed cartridges for this training and use.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the purchase of taser cartridges was not budgeted in the 2005 Police General Fund Budget. Funds from the ammunition category will be used for this expense. Approximately $20,000 was originally spent on cartridges using Drug Seizure Funds in 2004.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of taser cartridges for training/recertification of the Division of Police taser users, to authorize the expenditure of $24,096.60 from the General Fund, to waive the provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.06; and to declare an emergency. ($24,096.60)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to replenish its supply of taser cartridges for training purposes; and
WHEREAS, division personnel have to be recertified on the use of the tasers; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of these cartridges will allow for the necessary training/recertification of the Division of Police taser users; and
WHEREAS, recertification of the Division of Police officers will provide additional training opportunities and enhance the safety of our officers and our residents; and
WHEREAS, each officer must be trained four hours annually to keep their taser certification; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Police will continue to report to City Council all training that is needed to ensure the safety of using the tasers; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to waive the provisions of Section 329.06 of the Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract for the purchase of taser training cartridges so that they are available for the September 2005 recertification for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare, now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Finance Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Vance's Shooters Supplies for the purchase of taser cartridges based their bid being the lowest bid received.
Section 2. That the provisions of Section 329.06 of the Columbus City Code, is hereby waived.
Section 3. That the expenditure of $24,096.60 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows:
DIV FD OBJ#1 OBJ#3 OCA
30-03 010 02 2213 301572
Section 4. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.