CC MEETING: April 5, 2016
DATE: March 21, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Rex D. Redden, Chief of Police
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Ammunition For The Police Department From A Variety Of Vendors In An Amount Not To Exceed $61,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Department annually purchases ammunition for training and arming Police personnel. These purchases are made through established State contracts. Various calibers of ammunition are purchased depending on the function for which they are used.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The ammunition will be purchased from budgeted funds from the cost center and amount listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
POLICE - 201001 60800 - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES $61,000.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The purchase of ammunition will continue to allow for the protection of the city of Carrollton and its citizens and support training for the members of the Police Department.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approval of the purchase of ammunition in an amount not to exceed $61,000.00. Purchases will be processed through various vendors via State contracts.