City of Columbus - File #: 1477-2005

• File #: 1477-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/31/2005
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/3/2005
• Final action: 10/6/2005
• 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)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/6/2005	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
10/5/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/3/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/3/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/29/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/28/2005	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
9/13/2005	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/13/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/12/2005	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/12/2005	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/12/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/9/2005	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/9/2005	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/9/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/7/2005	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/7/2005	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2005	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/6/2005	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/2/2005	1	FINANCE-PURCHASING APPROVER	Reviewed and Approved
9/1/2005	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/31/2005	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/31/2005	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/31/2005	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

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)

Body

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 additio...