CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-63
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE 2022-06
WHEREAS, Fairfield City Ordinance 2022 -06 and City of Fairf ield Municipal Code Chapter 31 requires the annual renewal and approval for t he funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, a submission of an annual military equipment report to the City Council, and a vote by the council to renew Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department prepared an annual Military Equipment Report and published said report to the Fairfield Police Department website on March 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield’s military equipment policy has been posted on the Fairfield Police Department website continuously since March 2022 and the proposed 2026 policy has been posted since March 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfield Police Department hosted a well-publicized public meeting regarding the annual report on April 15, 2026, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber, and provided an opportunity for public feedback and questions; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department needs to replenish munitions and issue standardized equipment to officers to stay within industry standards and best practices to keep the community safe; and
WHEREAS, the council has reviewed the Police Department’s Military Equipment Policy §711 and City of Fairfield Ordinance 2022-06 as codified in Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the council has reviewed the Police Department’s Annual Military Report and provided for public comments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The council has reviewed the annual Military Equipment Report (report) submitted by the Fairfield Police Department and determines that , based on the report that the military equipment identified in t he report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in California Government Code section 7071(d), namely:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
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(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
Section 2. The council has reviewed Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code and hereby renews Ordinance 2022-06 as codified in Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code.
Section 3. The council hereby authorizes the city manager or their designee to execute and approve the purchase /acquisition three additional DJI Matrice 4TD ; two additional DJI Matrice 4T; four additional DJI Avata 2 ; 66 additional Defense Technology 40mm LMT Single Launcher ; 800 additional Exact Impact 40mm Standard Range Sponge Round ; four additional Pepperball TAC-SF/SA Launcher from the General Fund (Fund 101, Responsibility and Division Code 50405).
The Police Department is authorized to replenish consumable items up to the established limits.
The total maximum cost for new items is $192,375, plus tax and shipping to be determined at time of purchase based on quantity ordered.
Section 4. The police chief or their designee shall be authorized to maintain all military equipment in compliance with Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code and Government Code sections 7070-7075.
RES. NO. 2026-63
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY / BERTANI / CARR / PANDURO / SANDHU / TONNESEN / WILLIAMS
NOES: MEMBERS:
ABSENT: MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK