HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 FORFEITURE APPROP 07-15-96DATE:
July 10, 1996
NO. 8
7-15-96
TO'
FROM'
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ASSET FORFEITURE APPROPRIATION
SUMMARY
RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorize the expenditure of asset forfeiture funds in the amount of
,~34,811.09 for purchase of Police Department equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
· $34,811.09
BACKGROUND
WALK-IN FREEZER:
The advent of DNA evidence becoming a viable tool in law enforcement investigations
has evidence be frozen for preservation. The Police Department has been using
freezers which have been designed for home use. Presently we have six freezers,
each approximately 18 cubic feet in size. These freezers have outlived their useful
capacity.
The increase over the past few years, in evidence for which freezing is necessary
indicates we will be purchasing, on the average, 2 to 3 freezers per. year f°r the next
several years in order to meet our storage volume. The walk-in freezer is the most
economical and efficient way to meet the current long-ranged needs of the
department. There is presently enough room available in the evidence section to
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install a 9 by 16 foot walk-in freezer. With shelving units, this would, serve our
current needs and provide enough expansion necessary in years to come. The total
cost for the freezer and other related items is $11,614.28 plus tax.
SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT:
Our Special Investigations section has experienced increasing needs for nighttime
surveillance items. An expenditure of $2,713.00 would buy them the necessary
equipment to be effective in after-dark surveillance.
RADAR GUN REPLACEMENT:
Our current radar guns are several years old and are reaching the end of their service
and technological life. The new models work with a laser which has a much narrower
band-width. This technology advancement means there is no question in court as to
which vehicle was actually traveling at the cited speed. Four replacement speed guns
would be utilized by the traffic section for traffic enforcement. Total cost for these
replacement items are ~ 1 7,980.00 plus tax.
W. DOUGLAS FRANKS
Chief of Police
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