RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOJ NATIONAL INTEGRATED BALLISTIC INFORMATION NETWORK (NIBIN) MODERNIZATION PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF THE LEADSONLINE IBIS BRASSSTRAX EQUIPMENT, LICENSING, AND SERVICES WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), administers the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Modernization Program to modernize ballistic imaging equipment and strengthen crime‑gun intelligence practices; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department was identified as an eligible entity to receive a $300,000 NIBIN Modernization Program Grant to upgrade and maintain our IBIS BrassTrax ballistic imaging equipment; and WHEREAS, a new Memorandum of Understanding must be established between the City of Salinas Police Department and ATF to support continued participation in NIBIN and ensure alignment with current federal technical and operational requirements; and WHEREAS, LeadsOnline is the exclusive provider of the IBIS BrassTrax ballistic imaging system which is required for NIBIN-compliant operations, and LeadsOnline has provided a quote for a replacement IBIS BrassTrax system and associated licensing and services for a term of seven (7) years at a cost of $300,000; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas Police Department must procure the BrassTrax Acquisition Station and required subscription services from LeadsOnline through a sole‑source procurement, in order to meet federally mandated interoperability, security, certification, and operational continuity requirements essential to public safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to approve this direct purchase without application of low-bid based competition (Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-03.11) and local purchasing preference (Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-28.070).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the following:
Acceptance of the $300,000 DOJ NIBIN Grant and delegation of authority to the City Manager to execute all grant-related documents; and Establishment of the DOJ NIBIN Grant expense appropriation and corresponding revenue budget for up to $300,000 to support grant activities; and Delegation of authority for the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and Authorization of the direct purchase and payment for the LeadsOnline IBIS BrassTrax ballistic imaging equipment, licensing, and services, for a term of up to seven (7) years at a cost not to exceed $300,000.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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