RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF AB-481 EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department’s Salinas Police Aerial Support (SPAS) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams have a need for two DJI Matrice 30T unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment, 168 Flashbang diversionary devices, and 21 cases of specialty ammunition; and WHEREAS, the equipment and supplies being requested are defined as “Military Equipment” per Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), thus require City Council approval prior to purchase; and WHEREAS, there are no local vendors available for this specialized police equipment and supplies, and UVT, LC Action, and San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. have provided quotes; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28 (local purchasing preference).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code sections 12-27 and 12-28.080 tshe Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of two DJI Matrice 30T unmanned aerial vehicles and associated equipment from UVT for a total cost of $34,892.15; the direct purchase of 120 Mini Flashbangs and 48 Flashbangs from LC Action for a total cost of $13,513.79; and the direct purchase of 19 cases of .308 ammunition and two cases of .338 ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. for a total cost of $11,588.97.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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