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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />MARCH 3, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR GLOCK <br />FIREARMS <br />(SPEC. NO. 08-Oll) <br />-ex -J <br />ITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1St Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Amend the contract with Proforce Law Enforcement for police weaponry by <br />$15,000, in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Santa Ana Police Department currently utilizes Glock-manufactured <br />firearms as standard issue side arms, allowing for conformity in training <br />and ammunition magazine interchangeability between officers. Additionally, <br />the police department purchases tasers and taser cartridges for use by <br />officers. ProForce Law Enforcement is the sole source distributor of <br />tasers and Glock weapons in California. <br />As these items are needed throughout the year, staff established a contract <br />in the amount of $25,000 for fiscal year 2007-2008. In order to facilitate <br />continued purchases of weaponry, staff recommends an increase to the <br />aggregate limit to $40,000. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds area available in the Police Property and Facilities account (no. 11- <br />343-6391). <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br />% , / .~. <br />~ i ~~ <br />Paul M. Wa ters ~j~~-Francisco Gutierrez <br />Police Chief Executive Director <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency~~ <br />PMW:sp <br />22D-1 <br />