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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Officer Joe Thompson
DATE: June 06, 2016
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 $38,158.36.
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, the there is a big variety of manufacturers, intended uses and manufacturer claims.
DISCUSSION:
A study conducted by the Aurora Police Department showed 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 Plice 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 officer' duty ammunition on a regular basis, this purchase is required due to it not having been done in two 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 $38,300.00 was approved for the purchase of duty ammunition for 2016. These funds are available in account 101-3536-421.61-17.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The recommendation is the City Council adopt the attached resolution that would authorize the purchase of new duty ammunition,...
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