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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Ofc. George Lill # 128 and Lt. Mike Abbs # 912
DATE: January 13, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the purchase of new duty ammunition for sworn police personnel.
PURPOSE:
To obtain the Finance Committee's and the City Council's approval of a proposed resolution that would authorize the purchase of new duty ammunition for a total cost of $25,056.14.
BACKGROUND:
Like many goods, ammunition is somewhat perishable. Over time, it can become less effective and reliable. As a result, the ammunition that is carried by sworn police personnel on duty must be replaced from time to time. In addition to needing to have ammunition that has not degraded over time, we want to have ammunition that is the most effective in the first place, as there is a big variety of manufacturers, intended uses, and manufacturer claims.
DISCUSSION:
A recent study conducted by the Aurora Police Department showed that the most effective duty/law enforcement ammunition is manufactured by two companies - Federal and CCI/Speer. (Federal out-performed CCI/Speer in some calibers, while CCI/Speer out-performed Federal in others.) Kiesler's Police Supply, located in Indiana, is the sole law enforcement distributor for both Federal and CCI/Speer law enforcement ammunition for the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.
Because it is necessary to replace officers' duty ammunition on a regular basis, this purchase is required due to it not having been done in the last several years.
We are requesting an exception to the competitive bidding requirements, as allowed in section
2-335(a)(3) of the Aurora Municipal Code. A signed affidavit with these details has been submitted.
A decision package for $35,500 was approved for the purchase of duty ammunition for 2014. These funds are available in account 101-3536-421.61-17.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The recommendation is that the City ...
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