May 7, 2024
Police Department
DATE: May 7, 2024
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Chief of Police
Subject:
Second Amendment with Richmond Rod and Gun Club for
Shooting Range Rentals
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed expenditure will be split amongst two fiscal years and is included in the proposed Police Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – account string
01191021-400301.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
June 20, 2023 and October 5, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Richmond Police Department seeks City Council’s
approval of a second contract amendment with
Richmond Rod and Gun Club (RRGC) to add funds and
extend the term, which will allow for the continued as- needed shooting range facility rental for regular and
special teams training, and new hire onboarding and
qualification testing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a second contract amendment with Richmond
Rod and Gun Club in the amount of $45,000, for a new
total contract amount not to exceed $120,000, with an
extended term through June 30, 2026, for shooting range facility rentals – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).
AGENDA
REPORT
May 7, 2024
DISCUSSION:
Due to the unfortunate loss of the department's former range within our premises and the subsequent closure of the HALO range, the Richmond Police Department (RPD) has been left with only one viable option within a reasonable distance – the Richmond Rod & Gun Club (RRGC), conveniently located within the City of Richmond.
On October 5, 2021, the City Council approved the initial contract with RRGC for the amount of $35,000 with a term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. On June 20, 2023, a first contract amendment was approved adding $40,000. RPD staff is now seeking approval for a second contract amendment to add $45,000 and extend the contract term to June 30, 2026, to continue renting range shooting lanes for new hire on-boarding, regular and special teams training, and qualification shooting. The total five-year contract term will not exceed $120,000 and will ensure continuity and accessibility for our training requirements.
RRGC provides the closest proximity for our officers and has also consistently offered the most competitive rates for range rentals to governmental agencies. Moreover, RRGC boasts a range of amenities essential for our training needs, including a 25-yard pistol range, 100-yard and 200-yard rifle ranges, and an action shooting training area.
The latter is crucial as it is mandatory for almost all of our range training activities.
Lastly, a significant advantage of RRGC is its extended operating hours, a feature unmatched by other facilities. This allows officers on swing and graveyard shifts to undergo essential training without incurring overtime costs, thereby optimizing both resources and personnel.
In light of these considerations, Richmond Police Department staff believes that entering into this second contract amendment with RRGC will not only address our immediate needs to satisfy continued training, but also establish a reliable and cost- effective solution for the foreseeable future.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Second Amendment to the Contract
Attachment 2 – First Amendment to the Contract
Attachment 3 – Original Contract