55C - DONATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2009 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SURPLUS POLICE EQUIPMENT ./ /~ CI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1 S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Department to donate surplus or expired, but serviceable, police equipment to the law enforcement agencies of Ensenada, Mexicali, Playas De Rosarito, Tecate, and Tijuana, of Baja California, Mexico. DISCUSSION The Mexican government and law enforcement agencies are currently struggling to control an unprecedented illegal drug market and associated violence. Baja California is the northern most State of Mexico. This illegal and violent activity has a direct impact on the United States, and more specifically on Southern California cities. The law enforcement agencies in Baja California are in need of necessary police equipment required for enforcement activity and to establish stability. The City of Santa Ana possesses holsters, ammo pouches, handcuff cases, mace holders, magazine pouches, radio holders, drop down holsters, duty jackets, tactical vests, ballistic vests, and helmets which are no longer used by the Police Department because they are surplus or expired. This equipment cannot be sold as surplus and is the type of surplus property that would be subject to destruction by the City. Thus, staff recommends donating the surplus or expired equipment to the law enforcement agencies of Ensenada, Mexicali, Playas De Rosarito, Tecate, and Tijuana, of Baja California, Mexico. FISCAL IMPACT T e e i n~ scal impact associated with this action. Paul M. Walters Chief of Police 55C-1