Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase one Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck (BearCat) for use by SWAT. Currently, the Division owns one such armored personnel carrier vehicle and relies on the County for a second to respond to situations in which coverage is needed in multiple locations. The total cost of this vehicle is $208,172.00, the payment of which will be issued by Franklin County, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and Justice Programs. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement via Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase.
This legislation will authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary for the purchase of this vehicle.
Bid Information: The Division of Police was approved for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a BearCat armored vehicle. No bid was processed, as the City is able to purchase this vehicle via the State of Ohio Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO).
This specialized equipment is unique and is offered through the State of Ohio Law Enforcement Support Office. All equipment that is funded through US Homeland Security grants must be approved by the United States Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness to be eligible for funding.
State of Ohio LESO ~ 316402047-225 (no expiration)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so the manufacturer has enough build out time to produce the vehicle prior to the end of the grant deadline, which is March 30, 2013.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary and to issue a purchase order for a Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter Attack Truck (BearCat) to Lenco Industries Inc. through the State of Ohio Law Enforce...
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