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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 191-14 Body Worn Video Cameras RESOLUTION NO. 191 — 14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT FIFTY-FOUR (54) VIEVU LE3 BODY WORN VIDEO CAMERAS FROM ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS AND APPROVING THE BUDGET CHANGE UTILIZING ASSET SEIZURE FUNDS WHEREAS, studies have shown body-worn cameras protect law enforcement officers from false accusations, reduce agency liability and citizen complaints, and provide evidence for use in court; and WHEREAS, staff researched several different types of body-worn cameras and after a thirty— day (30) trial period found the VIEVU LE3 to best meet the needs of the agency; and WHEREAS, the purchase of fifty-four (54) VIEVU LE3 units will allow for all sworn staff members, as well as the Sheriffs Technician in the Traffic Unit, to be outfitted with a camera which will maximize their effectiveness; and WHEREAS, Dublin Police Services has acquired revenue through federal asset seizure and forfeitures which will allow staff to procure operational items for the improvement and enhancement of the department to include VIEVU LE3 cameras; and WHEREAS, approval of a budget change to utilize the federal asset seizure and forfeitures must be obtained; and WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(4) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exceptions to the typical public bidding process when the City Council specifically waives the competitive bid process and authorizes staff to negotiate the purchase of goods of a technical nature by a four-fifths vote; and WHEREAS, Staff has obtained quotes for the equipment and is recommending the procurement from Adamson Police Products in the amount of$52,915.14; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby authorize the City Manager as Purchasing Agent to procure fifty-four (54) VIEVU LE3 body- worn video cameras from 'Adamson Police Products' as described to the City Council on November 18, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the proposed Budget Change (Exhibit A) to appropriate the asset seizure funds for use in FY 2014-15. Page 1 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Hart ABSTAIN: None U Mayor ATTEST: 41111 _AA 'D City Clerk Reso No 191-14,Adopted 11-18-14, Item 4.6 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET CHANGE FORM -Exhbit A to the Resolution Budget Change Reference#: City Council's Approval Required,,,, From Un-Appropriated Reserves X Budget Transfer Between Funds From Designated Reserves Other DECREASE,BUDGET AMOUNT- I,N CI EASE BUDGET AMOUNT Account Amount Account Amount Federal Asset Seizure Fund -Police Operations Support- Equipment 2107.2111.73101 $100)000 REASON,N FOR,BUDG'ET CHANGE, , The Dublin Police Services' Special Investigations Unit has acquired revenue through federal asset seizure and forfeitures. The budget change is for the utilization of the acquired funds to purchase operational items for the improvement and enhancement of the department As Presented at the City Council Meeting 11/18/2014 • Posted By: Date: C:\Users\agenda\Desktop\4.6 attch 2 4.6 attch 2