Agenda packet — Visalia City Council, May 16, 2022 (part 4 of 4)

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LESS-LETHAL 2 Breaching Shotgun
(Remington 870)
The Visalia Police Department utilizes a modified
Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun equipped with a
breaching barrel and breaching rounds to open
locked doors at target locations.

Open locked doors through a
directed breaching round at close
range. Use is authorized through
the SWAT Team Leader and
SWAT Commander.

Breaching utilization compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the Breaching
Shotgun is deployed.

Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
$800 initial cost;
annual maintenance
cost: $50
VPD Policy 405 10 years
LESS-LETHAL 1 Chemical Agent Shotgun
The Visalia Police Department utilizes a modified
Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun equipped with a
CTS TACTICAL LC5 Launching Cup. The LC5
Launching Cups are designed for use with the 5200
series canister grenades.

Launch Diversionary Device / Chemical Munitions
up to 25 yards
Launch Diversionary Device /
Chemical Munitions up to 25 yards
when use of those devices is
authorized.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent utilization
compliance is conducted by SWAT
Team Leader and SWAT
Commander assigned to incident in
which the Chemical Agent Shotgun
is deployed.

Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.
$164 initial cost,
must be replaced
when worn
VPD Policy 303,
405
10 years

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AMMUNITION
31,000 rounds
3,000 rounds
14,000 rounds
3,000 rounds
2,500 rounds
1,000 rounds
Rifle Ammunition
Winchester 55 grain fmj
Black Hills 68 grain Heavy Match HP
Winchester 55 grain soft point
Hornady 9mm Luger+P 135 grain
Hornady 5.56 NATO 62 grain TAP
Hornady .223 Remington 55 grain FMJ
The Visalia Police utilizes .223/5.56/9 mm caliber
rifle ammunition
Winchester USA ammunition was developed to
provide excellent performance at an affordable
price for the high volume shooter. Featuring high
quality Winchester components, this ammunition
delivers outstanding reliability. This ammunition is
loaded with a full metal jacket bullet which is
known for its positive functioning and exceptional
accuracy. On impact this bullet does not expand
and is ideal for target shooting. This ammunition is
new production, non-corrosive, in reloadable brass
cases.

Hornady® - Arm yourself with ammunition that
has been specially designed for tactical situations,
from a legendary company that understands bullet
design and ballistic physics better than anyone else
in the world.

Operational range 0-200 yards
Patrol Rifle ammunition is
approved for use in training and on
patrol for situations which would
necessitate the use of the
department approved patrol rifle.

Training compliance is maintained
by the Visalia Police Department
Range Staff.

Patrol Rifle utilization compliance
is conducted by shift supervisor
assigned to incident in which the
patrol rifle is deployed.

SWAT Rifle ammunition is
approved for use in training and on
SWAT/patrol for situations which
would necessitate the use of the
department approved SWAT rifle.
(as applicable)
Training compliance is maintained
by the Visalia Police Department
Range Staff and the Visalia Police
Department SWAT Team
Commander.

Instructors are
required to attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
Rifle course.

Operators are
required to attend
our 16 hour
P.O.S.T. certified
Rifle Course.

Operators are also
required to attend an
80-hour P.O.S.T.
certified Basic
SWAT Course.

Winchester 55
grain FMJ: $357
per 1,000 count
Black Hills 68
grain HP: N/A, no
longer being
ordered
Winchester 55
grain soft point:
568 per 1,000 count
Hornady 9mm
Luger+P 135 grain-
No longer
Purchasing
Hornady 5.56
NATO 62 grain
TAP- No Longer
Purchasing
Hornady .223
Remington 55 grain
FMJ- No longer
Purchasing
VPD Policy 306,
405
N/A
SWAT Rifle utilization compliance
is conducted by SWAT Team
Leader and SWAT Commander
assigned to incident in which the
SWAT rifle is deployed.

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AMMUNITION 1,000 rounds
400 rounds
Rifle Ammunition
Hornady .308 WIN 168 grain ELD M TAP
Hornady .308 WIN 165 grain GMX TAP BAR
ELD TAP: Hornady® 308 WIN TAP 168 gr.

ELD® MATCH TAP PRECISION® ammunition
was designed as an improvement on the 168 gr. A-
MAX TAP PRECISION® load by incorporating
the new ELD® Match bullet. The 168 gr. ELD®
Match bullet with Heat Shield® tip delivers the
excellent terminal performance TAP Precision® is
known for, but features a resilient, heat resistant
polymer tip that improves the ballistic coefficient,
resulting in higher impact velocities, less drop, less
wind drift, and more energy on target.

GMX TAP: TAP® Heavy Barrier turns cover into
concealment. The 165 gr. GMX® TAP® Heavy
Barrier is constructed of a monolithic material and
has a double-cannelured design. The GMX® bullet
penetrates heavy barriers such as 1” laminated
glass with exceptional weight retention while still
delivering superior terminal performance on the
other side.

Range 0-900 yards
The department issued precision
rifle is capable of providing long
range precision fire.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Precision Rifle utilization
compliance is conducted by SWAT
Team Leader and SWAT
Commander assigned to incident in
which the precision rifle is
deployed.

Operators are
required to attend a
P.O.S.T. approved
40-hour Basic
Sniper School.

Hornady 168 grain
ELD Tap: $20 per
box of 20 rounds
Hornady 165 grain
GMX Barrier:
$29.50 per box of
20 rounds
VPD Policy 306,
405
N/A

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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
50 rounds
10 rounds
20 rounds
Breaching Shotgun Munitions
Royal Arms Tesar #2 Black Cap
Royal Arms HP Cutter Purple Cap
Royal Arms Flash Bang Red Cap
12- gauge shotgun cartridges used for breaching.

Black Cap: Defeats: Heavy Locks, Dead-bolts and
Hinges (Solid Oak – Steel Doors.

Purple Cap: Use: Cuts re-bar, penetrates security
glass, car doors, punches into engine blocks.

Red Cap: Use: Diversionary / Disorientation /
Breaching / Crowd Control.

Open locked doors through a directed breaching
round at close range.

Open locked doors through a
directed breaching round at close
range. Use is authorized through
the Visalia Police Department
SWAT Team Commander or
SWAT Team Leader.

Breaching utilization compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the Breaching
Shotgun is deployed.

Agency-authored
orientation course;
annual refresher.

Royal Arms Tesar
#2 Black Cap: $25
per box of 5
Royal Arms HP
Cutter Purple Cap:
$30 per box of 5
Royal Arms Flash
Bang Red Cap: $25
per box of 5
VPD Policy 306,
405
N/A

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 22 Chemical Agent (Hand Deployed)
Defense-Tec Spede-Heat CS
The Spede-Heat™ CS Grenade is a high volume,
continuous burn it expels its payload in
approximately 20-40 seconds. The payload is
discharged through four gas ports on top of the
canister, three on the side and one on the bottom.

The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed, and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

SWAT Deployment.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

MFF Deployment.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by MFF Commander and
MFF Team Leaders assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

Chemical Agents
will be introduced
by the certified
chemical agent
instructor or under
their direct
supervision by
operators who have
been trained in the
use of chemical
agents and
launchers.
$26.92 each VPD Policy 303,
405
5 years

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 4 Chemical Agent (Hand Deployed)
Defense-Tec CS Flameless Tri-Chamber
The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS
Grenade allows the contents to burn within an
internal can and disperse the agent safely with
reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed
primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect
and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade
will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during
its 20-25 seconds burn time. The Tri-Chamber
Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as
well as tactical deployment situations by Law
Enforcement and Corrections but was designed
with the barricade situation in mind. Its
applications in tactical situations are primarily to
detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The
purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is
to minimize the risks to all parties through pain
compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or
incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous
subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade
provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic
chemical device indoors, maximizing the
chemicals’ effectiveness via heat and vaporization,
while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to
the structure.

Hand Deployed
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed, and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

SWAT Deployment.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 13 Chemical Agent (Hand Deployed)
Defense-Tec Pocket Tactical CS Grenade
.

The Pocket Tactical CS Grenade is small, and
lightweight. The 0.9 oz. of active agent will burn
approximately 20-40 seconds. At 4.75 in. by 1.4
inches in size, it easily fits in most tactical pouches.

This is a launchable grenade; however, it is
normally used as a signaling or covering device.

Though this device is slightly over four inches in
length, it produces a smoke cloud so fast it appears
to be an enveloping screen produced by a full size
tactical grenade.

Hand Deployed
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed, and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

SWAT Deployment.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 4 Chemical Agent (Hand Deployed)
Defense-Tec OC Vapor Aerosol
The Defense Technology® OC Vapor Aerosol
Grenade is for law enforcement and corrections use
to deliver a high concentration of Oleoresin
Capsicum (OC) in a powerful mist. The grenade is
designed for indoor use in confined areas and, once
deployed, inflames the mucous membranes and
exposed skin resulting in an intense burning
sensation. The incapacitating effect of the OC
Vapor on the subject is dramatic yet requires
minimal decontamination. Removing the subject
from the affected area to fresh air will resolve
respiratory effects within minutes. The OC Vapor
Aerosol Grenade is ideal for cell extractions or
barricade situations where the use of pyrotechnic,
powder or liquid devices is not practical or desired.

Hand Deployed
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed, and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

SWAT Deployment.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 4
2 Chemical Agent (Pepperball)
Pepperball Tippman Launcher
Pepperball FTC Launcher
The Pepperball Launcher and munitions are
considered a non-lethal chemical agent delivery
system using high pressure air. The munitions
combine chemical agent exposure with kinetic
impact and pain. The chemical agent in the
munitions is Pepperball Pava. Pava is one of six
capsaicinoids found in pepper plants. Pava is non-
flammable and found in Tabasco sauce, spice packs
and cooking oils.

FTC is a high-capacity, semi-automatic launcher
that is perfect for crowd management and mobile
field force operations. Reliable and accurate, it
features a hopper that can hold up to 180 rounds
and a flexible air source configuration.

Effective Range 0-100 feet
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option. This system allows
the possibility of non-lethal
resolution with or without impact to
the individual.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course and/or Pepperball instructor
Training Course. Operators must be
trained by a certified instructor in
topics including Pepperball
Launchers, munition or projectile
characteristics, target and non-
target areas, decontamination, and
practical application.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course
and/or Pepperball
Instructor Training
Course. Operators
must be trained by a
certified instructor
in topics including
Pepperball
Launchers,
munition or
projectile
characteristics,
target and non-
target areas,
decontamination,
and practical
application.

Pepperball FTC
Launcher-----$600
Annual
Maintenance Cost:
$35
Pepperball
Tippman Launcher-
-
---$600
Annual
maintenance cost:
$35
VPD Policy 303,
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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 4 Chemical Agents (OC Spray)
FIRST DEFENSE® .7% MK-9S HV VAPOR OC

AEROSOL
The MK-9S features an easy to use trigger handle,
is intended for use in crowd management and will
deliver 8-10 short bursts of OC at an effective
range of 10-15 ft. This .7% MC OC aerosol product
utilizes a vapor delivery method providing a high
concentration of OC in a powerful mist inflaming
the mucous membranes and exposed skin. Onset is
immediate and very intense, resulting in an intense
burning sensation that evaporates quickly when
exposed to fresh air.

Non-flammable / Electronic Discharge Weapon
(EDW) safe
25-30 feet
High volume OC spray can be used
to control vicious animals at a
greater distance. It also has
applications for crowd control
during riot/violent disturbances.

Compliance with policy and
procedure is reviewed by the direct
supervisor at the time of the
incident and is further reviewed by
the Use of Force Review Board.

All officers utilizing
OC spray receive
training in
deployment and
effects of Oleoresin
Capsicum during
Basic Police
Academy.
$46.95 Per Unit VPD Policy 303,
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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 10
Chemical Agent Projectile
(Defense-Tec Muzzle Blast
40 MM Round (OC))
The 40 mm Muzzle Blast OC Round is widely used
as a crowd management tool for the immediate and
close deployment of chemical agent. It can also be
employed in tactical operations such as barricaded
subjects for area denial, area contamination, and a
means of contaminating crawl spaces and attics. As
a pain compliance round it is an excellent device
for deploying chemical-laden OC powder at close
ranges for indoor or outdoor operations.
30 Feet
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce a voluntary surrender or
dispersal without the need for direct
contact. Chemical agent is
introduced when all other means of
negotiation and voluntary
compliance have failed.

Visalia Police Department MFF
Commander. Chemical agents
compliance is conducted by MFF
Commander and MFF Team
Leaders assigned to incident in
which the chemical agent is
deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 10
Chemical Agent Projectile
(Defense-Tec Muzzle Blast
40 MM Round (CS))
The 40 mm Muzzle Blast CS Round is widely used
as a crowd management tool for the immediate and
close deployment. It can also be employed in
tactical operations such as barricaded subjects,
room clearing, area denial, and for small space
contamination, and a means of contaminating crawl
spaces and attics. As a pain compliance round it is
an excellent device for deploying chemical-laden
CS powder at close ranges for indoor or outdoor
operations. The cloud of agent is very effective in
filling holes in dispersals lines or engaging crowds
at close distances.
30 Feet
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce a voluntary surrender or
dispersal without the need for direct
contact. Chemical agent is
introduced when all other means of
negotiation and voluntary
compliance have failed
Visalia Police Department MFF
Commander. Chemical agent
compliance is conducted by MFF
Commander and MFF Team
Leaders assigned to incident in
which the chemical agent is
deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 2
2 Chemical Agent Projectile
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret OC Liquid
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret OC Powder
Liquid: The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning
and suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by
tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,
such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and
thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle.

Powder: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating
Round is filled with an OC powder chemical agent.

It is a frangible projectile that is spin stabilized
utilizing barrel rifling. It is non-burning and
designed to penetrate barriers. Primarily used to
dislodge barricaded subjects, it can also be used for
area denial. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is
designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows,
hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood.

Upon impact the nose ruptures and instantaneously
delivers the agent payload inside a structure or
vehicle.
50-200 yards
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

VPD SWAT
Manual
5 years

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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
8 9
Chemical Agent Projectile
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret OC Powder Barricade
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret OC Liquid Barricade
Powder: The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning
and suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by
tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,
such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and
thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemPowder: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade
Penetrating Round is filled with an OC powder
chemical agent. It is non-burning and designed to
penetrate barriers. Primarily used to dislodge
barricaded subjects, it can also be used for area
denial. Primarily used by tactical teams, it is
designed to penetrate barriers, such as windows,
hollow core doors, wallboard and thin plywood.

Upon impact the nose ruptures and instantaneously
delivers the agent payload inside a structure or
vehicle.

The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

40mm Ferret OC
Powder: $18.88
each
VPD Policy 303,
405
5 years
Liquid: The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning
and suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by
tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,
such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and
thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle.

In a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret
is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects
from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the
risks to all parties through pain compliance,
temporary discomfort and/or incapacitation of
potentially violent or dangerous subjects
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Chemical Agent Projectile
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret CS Powder- Barricade
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret CS Liquid- Barricade
Powder: The Ferret® 40 mm Barricade Penetrating
Round is filled with a CS powder chemical agent.

It is non-burning and designed to penetrate barriers.

Primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects, it
can also be used for area denial. Primarily used by
tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,
such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and
thin plywood. Upon impact the nose ruptures and
instantaneously delivers the agent payload inside a
structure or vehicle.

Liquid: The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning
and suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by
tactical teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers,
such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and
thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose
cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle.In
a tactical deployment situation, the 40mm Ferret is
primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from
confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks
to all parties through pain compliance, temporary
discomfort and/or incapacitation of potentially
violent or dangerous subjects
5-54 yards
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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AMMUNITION 7
Chemical Agent Projectile
Defense-Tec 40mm Ferret CS- Liquid
The Ferret® 40mm Round is non-burning and
suitable for indoor use. Used primarily by tactical
teams, it is designed to penetrate barriers, such as
windows, hollow core doors, wallboard and thin
plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone
ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle
50-200 yards
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position
Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed
Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 13
Chemical Agent
(Shotgun Deployed)
CTS Baffled Canister
Def-Tec 12-gauge round
CTS 12-gauge launching cartridge
Pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use
delivering a maximum amount of irritant smoke
throughout multiple rooms with minimal risk of
fire.

Deployed with a launching-cup equipped shotgun
using a launching cartridge.

Def-Tec 12-gauge round used to launch
chemical/flash bang munitions.

CTS 12-gauge launching cartridge
Def-Tec: The 1210 12-Gauge Muzzle Bang /
Launching Cartridge incorporates an opaque shell
and utilizes black powder as the propellant. It has
the ability to be used alone as a Muzzle Bang for
crowd management or for propelling grenades
when using the 1370 Launching Cup.

CTS: Along with their line of canister grenades,
CTS also produces a full line of launching cups and
cartridges. The LC5 & LC6 launching cups are
designed for the 52 & 62 series grenades
respectively. The cups can be attached to virtually
any 12ga shotgun, and the munitions launched with
our Model 2600 and 3600 launching cartridge.

Launches up to 25 yards
Range: 25 yards
The use of chemical agents is meant
to induce the occupant of a
structure or vehicle to surrender to
law enforcement personnel without
the need for direct contact.

Chemical agent is introduced when
all other means of negotiation and
voluntary surrender have failed and
the subject remains in a barricaded
position.

Launch Flash Bang/ Chemical
Munitions up to 25 yards when use
of those devices is authorized.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent utilization
compliance is conducted by SWAT
Team Leader and SWAT
Commander assigned to incident in
which the Chemical Agent Shotgun
is deployed.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION Pepperball Ammunition
Live: 1500
Live X: 905
Inert: 1540
Glass Shattering:
130
“Live”
Red / White • PAVA Payload • 0.5% Chemical
Agent • Used for direct impact and area saturation •
0-60 feet (0-18 meters) direct impact/150+ feet
(45+ meters) area saturation • Operation
temperature range -30F to 150F (-34C to 65C)
“Live X”
Red / Black • Concentrated version of Live
projectile used in high-intensity/MFF/Crowd
Control • 5% Chemical Agent • Used for direct
impact and area saturation • 0-60 feet (0-18 meters)
direct impact/150+ feet (45+ meters area saturation
• Operation temperature range -30F to 150F (-34C
to 65C)
“Inert”
White / Purple • Used for direct impact and
training/qualification • 0-60 feet (0-18 meters)
direct impact/150+ feet (45+ meters) area
saturation • Operation temperature range -30F to
150F (-34C to 65C) • Scented powder allows
ventilation testing
“Glass Shattering”
Break side glass of vehicles and residential • 0-30
feet (0-9 meters) direct impact • Works in all
temperatures NOT FOR USE ON HUMANS
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option. This system allows
the possibility of non-lethal
resolution with or without impact to
the individual.

Training compliance is maintained
by the Visalia Police Department
Range Staff.

Utilization compliance is conducted
by incident supervisor and the Use
of Force Review Board. .

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course
and/or Pepperball
instructor Training
Course. Operators
must be trained by a
certified instructor
in topics including
Pepperball
Launchers,
munition or
projectile
characteristics,
target and non-
target areas,
decontamination,
and practical
application.

Live: $853 per 375
count
Live-X: $1123 per
375 count
Inert: $300 per 375
count
Glass Shattering:
$245 per 100 count
VPD Policy 303 Live: 3
years
Live X: 3
years
Inert: N/A
Glass
Shattering
: N/A

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Live--Pepperball Live Projectiles are perfect for
direct impact or crowd control situations.

Constructed with 100% waterproof, ultrasonically
welded shell seams.

Live X-- Our most potent and powerful
concentration of PAVA pepper powder. At 5%
PAVA, a LIVE-X™ round contains double the
amount of PAVA chemical agent of a regular
Pepperball® LIVE SD™ round. PAVA is based on
one of the hottest of the six capsaicinoids found in
pepper plants. Pepperball products contain only
safe, pure, non-oil based PAVA and are non-
flammable. Ingredient consistency ensures each
projectile operates with quality and effectiveness.

Inert-- Containing a harmless, scented powder, this
projectile is best suited for practice or direct impact when chemical exposure is not desired.

Glass Shattering-- Used to break side glass of
vehicles and residential glass windows.

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AMMUNITION
1 1
Chemical Agents (OC Spray)
MK-21- High Volume Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
MK-46- Stream Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Aerosol
MK-21- Defense Technologies family of high
volume stream, fog and foam aerosol projectors,
available in OC, CN, CS and OC/CS, OC/CN
blends offer the first line of solutions for the
management of crowds. These large canisters are
extremely portable, but dispense the volume of
agent needed for effective crowd contamination.

MK-46- The MK-46 features a trigger handle, is
intended for use in crowd management and will
deliver 26 short bursts of OC at an effective range
of 25-30 ft. This 1.3% MC OC aerosol product
utilizes a stream delivery method providing a target
-
specific, strong concentrated stream for greater
standoff. Non-flammable / Electronic Discharge
Weapon (EDW) safe
25-30 feet
High volume OC spray can be used
to control vicious animals at a
greater distance. It also has
applications for crowd control
during riot/violent disturbances.

Compliance with policy and
procedure is reviewed by the direct
supervisor at the time of the
incident and is further reviewed by
the Use of Force Review Board.

All officers utilizing
OC spray receive
training in
deployment and
effects of Oleoresin
Capsicum during
Basic Police
Academy.

MK-21: $100
MK-46: $135
VPD Policy 303,
405
5 years

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AMMUNITION
577 Less Lethal Bean Bag Ammunition
12-gauge Drag Stabilized Bean Bag Round
The munition carried by members of the Visalia
Police Department is a Defense Technology 12-
Gauge Drag Stabilized Bean Bag Round. The 12-
Gauge shell is loaded with a 40 gram, tear shaped
bag made from a cotton/ballistic blend and filled
with #9 shot.

The effective range of this munition is 20-75 feet.

The Drag Stabilized™ 12-Gauge Round is a
translucent 12-Gauge shell loaded with a 40-Gram
tear shaped bag made from a cotton and ballistic
material blend and filled with #9 shot. This design
utilizes four stabilizing tails and utilizes smokeless
powder as the propellant. The 12-Gauge Drag
Stabilized Round has secured its place as the Law
Enforcement Communities’ number one choice for
specialty impact munitions. This round has a
velocity of 270 fps.

The effective range of this munition is 20-75 feet.

The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option.

Training compliance is maintained
by the Visalia Police Department
Range Staff.

Bean Bag Shotgun utilization
compliance is conducted by shift
supervisor assigned to incident in
which the Bean Bag shotgun is
deployed and the Use of Force
Review Board.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

Operators must be
trained by a
certified instructor
in topics including
the shotgun less
lethal launcher,
munition
characteristics,
target and non-
target areas, and
practical
application.
$1,952 per 400
count;
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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
66 Direct Impact Less Lethal
Defense-Tec 40mm Direct Impact Sponge Round
A less lethal 40mm lightweight plastic and foam
projectile fired from a single or multi-round
purpose built 40mm grenade launcher with a rifled
barrel at 325 FPS. The 30-gram foam projectile
delivers 120 ft/lbs. of energy on impact. The 40mm
Exact Impact Sponge Round provides accurate and
effective performance when fired from the
approved distance of not less than five (5) feet and
as far as 131 feet from the target.
5-131 feet
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course.

Operators must be trained by a
certified instructor in topics
including the shotgun less lethal
launcher, munition characteristics,
target and non-target areas, and
practical application.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
38 Direct Impact Less Lethal
Defense-Tec 40mm Exact Impact Sponge Round
Ext Range
The eXact iMpact™ 40 mm Sponge Round is a
point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round.

This lightweight, high-speed projectile consisting
of a plastic body and sponge nose that is spin
stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the
40 mm launcher’s rifled barrel. The round utilizes
smokeless powder as the propellant, and, therefore,
have velocities that are extremely consistent. Used
for Crowd Control, Patrol, and Tactical
Applications
33-230 feet
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course.

Operators must be trained by a
certified instructor in topics
including the shotgun less lethal
launcher, munition characteristics,
target and non-target areas, and
practical application.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

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LESS-LETHAL
AMMUNITION 5
Direct Impact Less Lethal
Defense -Tec 40mm Inert Direct Impact
The 40mm Direct Impact® munition is a point-of-
aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. An excellent
solution whether you need to incapacitate a single
subject or control a crowd. The black nosed inert
munition is a great option for training.
5-131 feet
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course.

Operators must be trained by a
certified instructor in topics
including the shotgun less lethal
launcher, munition characteristics,
target and non-target areas, and
practical application.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
6 16
Direct Impact Chemical Agent
Defense-Tec 40mm Direct Impact CS
Defense-Tec 40mm Direct Impact CS Ext.

The 40mm Direct Impact® munition is a point-of-
aim, point-of-impact direct-fire round. An excellent
solution whether you need to incapacitate a single
subject or control a crowd. When loaded with CS
powder, the Direct Impact combines blunt trauma
with the effects of an irritant powder, maximizing
the potential for incapacitation.
5-131 feet
33-230 feet Ext.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course.

Operators must be trained by a
certified instructor in topics
including the shotgun less lethal
launcher, munition characteristics,
target and non-target areas, and
practical application
Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

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LESS-LETHAL

AMMUNITION
6 6
Less Lethal Indirect Impact Rounds
Defense-Tec 40mm 32-caliber Stinger
Defense-Tec 40mm 60-caliber Stinger
The Stinger® 40 mm 60-Caliber Round is most
widely used as a crowd management tool by Law
Enforcement and Corrections. The round contains
approximately eighteen 60-Caliber rubber balls. It
utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has
more consistent velocities and tighter patterns
compared to its 37 mm counterpart. It is suitable
for administering a means of pain compliance over
a greater distance than its 32-Caliber Stinger®
counterpart.
15-30 feet
The purpose of this system is to aid
law enforcement in resolving
violent confrontations with a less
lethal option. They also assist law
enforcement in situations in which
lethal force may be justified but
potentially resolved with a less
lethal option.

Instructors must attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal Training
Course.

Operators must be trained by a
certified instructor in topics
including the shotgun less lethal
launcher, munition characteristics,
target and non-target areas, and
practical application.

Instructors must
attend a P.O.S.T.
certified Less Lethal
Training Course.

60- caliber Stinger:
$28.40 each
VPD Policy 303,
405
5 years

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AMMUNITION Chemical Agents (Smoke Only)
7 6
5 Defense-Tec: Saf-Smoke Grenade (white)- smoke
is used as concealment for officer/citizen down
rescues. It can also be utilized with Chemical
Agent (CS,OC) to multiply the effects.

Defense-Tec: Pocket Tactical Grenade Smoke-
smoke is used as concealment for officer/citizen
down rescues. It can also be utilized with Chemical
Agent (CS,OC) to multiply the effects.

CTS: Smoke (white)- smoke is used as
concealment for officer/citizen down rescues. It can
also be utilized with Chemical Agent (CS,OC) to
multiply the effects.

Def-Tec Saf-Smoke- The Saf-Smoke™ Grenade
was designed for training, but may also be used in
operations. The Saf-Smoke formulation is
considered to be less toxic than Hexachloroethane
(HC) smoke. The Saf-Smoke Grenade emits a very
white smoke.

Def-Tec Pocket Tactical Smoke- The Pocket
Tactical CS Grenade is small, and lightweight. The

0.9 oz. of active agent will burn approximately 20-
40 seconds. This is a launchable grenade; however
it is normally used as a signaling or covering
device.

The purpose of white smoke is to
aid Law Enforcement in concealing
movements through an open area
when conducting officer/citizen
rescues.

Visalia Police Department SWAT
Team Commander.

Chemical agent compliance is
conducted by SWAT Team Leader
and SWAT Commander assigned to
incident in which the chemical
agent is deployed.

Chemical Agent
Instructors attend a
P.O.S.T. certified
40-hour course.

Chemical Agents
will be introduced
by the certified
chemical agent
instructor or under
their direct
supervision by
operators who have
been trained in the
use of chemical
agents and
launchers.

Saf-Smoke: $26.63
each
Pocket Tactical
Smoke: $22.95
each
CTS White Smoke:
$32.25 each
VPD Policy 303,
405
5 years
CTS White Smoke- Pyrotechnic smoke grenade
used for concealment or as a signaling device.

Hand deployed

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DIVERSION
DEVICE Light / Sound Diversionary Device
10 Defense Technology Diversionary Device
The diversoinary device can be hand deployed or
by using a pole designed to hold the device securely
so that the device can be deployed in elecated
locations or where hand deployment would not be
desirable.

The Low Roll® Distraction Device® is a
reloadable gun steel body with hex design. This
newest version of the first reusable non-bursting
canisters limits movement and rolling once
deployed. The diameter of the hex design body is

2.0 in., 5.0 cm. overall length is 5.0 in., 12.7 cm.

The Low Roll bodies’ ergonomic features
complement its powerful output of light, sound and
twelve top port configuration which results in an
even distribution of gases from the opposing ends
of the canister. The distinctive shape and
capabilities are tools for dynamic entries for police,
corrections, and military tactical teams worldwide.

Hand Deployed / Deployed with Diversion Device
pole
The light/sound Diversionary
Device emits a bright light and
accompanying loud sound to
temporarily distract/disorient a
dangerous individual.

The use of light/sound diversionary
devices are utilized in a tactical
situation in which a temporary
distraction or disorientation of the
individual is advantageous to safely
taking the individual into custody
or completing a high-risk entry into
a structure or room.

The use of diversionary devices is
limited to SWAT Team Leaders
through approval from the SWAT
Commander for planned operations.

Emergency deployment is at the
discretion of the SWAT Team
Leader.

Each SWAT Team
member receives
training and
certification on the
use, deployment,
and considerations
of the use of
diversionary devices
at Basic SWAT
school. Instructors
must attend a POST
approved
Diversionary Device
Instructor School
consisting of 16
hours of specialized
training.
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Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0160 Agenda Date: 5/16/2022 Agenda #: 2.

Agenda Item Wording:

Conduct a Public Hearing (the second of two) to appropriate $2.7M of Measure N Funds for the Downtown Streetlight Project, appropriate $2,700,000 from Measure N (141) Fund in additional funding and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with A-C Electric Company for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects in the amount of $8,853,574.15 (CIP 1410-72000/CP0345-999 & CIP 2390-72000/CP0373-999).

Deadline for Action: 5/16/2022 - 2nd of two public hearings in order to allocate funds for the award and start of construction.

Submitting Department: Administration - CIP Engineering Contact Name and Phone Number:

Eric Bons, Senior Civil Engineer, [email protected], 713-4350 Frank Senteno, City Engineer, [email protected], 713-4331 Nick Mascia, Assistant City Manager, [email protected], (559) 713-4323 Department Recommendation:

Staff recommends that City Council:

1. Conduct the second of two public hearings to amend the Measure N plan and appropriate $2.7M towards the Downtown Streetlight Project (CIP 1410-72000/CP0345-999) to address a shortfall in the Downtown Streetlight project’s budget.

Upon completion of the public hearing:

2. Appropriate $2,700,000 from Measure N (141) Fund for the Downtown Streetlight Project; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with A-C Electric Company for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects in the amount of $8,853,574.15 for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

Background Discussion:

Action performed at this City Council meeting will complete the Measure N process to appropriate additional Measure N funds in order to have a budget that can complete the City Council approved scope. Upon completion of the public hearing, if Council chooses to proceed, Staff is recommending City Council to appropriate the Measure N funds and approve the construction contract.

Public Hearings:

On May 2, 2022, staff presented the 1st of two public hearings to appropriate $2,700,000 of Measure N Funds for the Downtown Streetlight Project per the Measure N procedure.

On April 4, 2022, staff presented the bid results for the Downtown Streetlighting Project and the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project for information. The April 4 staff report also identified the budget shortfall in each project. Council authorized staff to begin the Measure N amendment Visalia City Council Printed on 5/13/2022Page 1 of 8
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budget shortfall in each project. Council authorized staff to begin the Measure N amendment process for the additional appropriation of $2.7M towards the Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345).

On April 7, 2022, the Measure N Oversight Committee reviewed and approved the recommendation to appropriate $2.7M of Measure N funds towards the Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345). Staff is returning to City Council in accordance with the city’sAccountability Ordinance (Ordinance 16-21) to hold two public hearings to authorize the $2.7M appropriation. The Notice for the first Public Hearing was published on April 15, 2022, as required in a newspaper of general circulation within 14 days of the regularly scheduled and appropriately noticed City Council meeting. The notice for the second Public Hearing was published on May 2, 2022, within 14 days of the regularly scheduled and appropriately noticed City Council meeting.

Measure N Background:

In November of 2016, the voters of Visalia passed a ½ cent Sales Tax Override, Measure N - The Visalia Essential City Services Measure. Sales Tax from Measure N will provide for essential city services such as police and fire, as well as maintenance of parks and roads. The measure uses a detailed, 10-year plan which includes hiring of personnel, construction of capital projects and equipment purchases.

As part of the measure, Council adopted an Accountability Ordinance (Ordinance 16-21) to have a high degree of accountability when using Measure N funds. As a result, the following actions are necessary to amend the Measure N spending plan:
· City Manager makes a recommendation to City Council and makes changes as requested. (Authorization granted by City Council on April 4, 2022.) · Comments and recommendation received by Sales Tax Oversite Committee. (Measure N Oversight Committee reviewed and approved the appropriation of the additional $2.7M of Measure N funds for the Downtown Streetlight Project.)
· Two public Hearings are held at regular Council Meetings to consider recommendation to amend expenditure plan (tonight’s 2 of 2 public hearings).

Downtown Streetlight Project History:

The Downtown Street Light Project consists of replacing a 70+ years old lighting system in Downtown Visalia with a modern lighting system that meet current industry standards. It’simportant to note that the primary purpose of the project is to replace this outdated and unsafe high voltage (4,000-volt) electrical lighting system. This system, with aging and deteriorated assets, makes the repair and maintenance very unsafe for City maintenance staff. Therefore, the proposed project will replace the existing system with a new multi-functional streetlight system which will provide longer lasting serviceability, normal maintenance per industry standards, lowered operational cost, and an aesthetically pleasing finished product. In addition, the project also includes pavement rehabilitation and installation of joint trench facilities to take advantage of construction efficiencies and minimize construction disruptions in the future.

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construction proposals were higher than the engineer’sestimate and additional construction funding is needed. The Downtown Streetlight Project will make use of additional Measure N funds to make up the construction cost difference. The Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project is making use of additional Senate Bill 1- Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB1 RMRA) Fund (113) and was approved at the April 4, 2022, City Council meeting.

Bidding Process:

These two projects were advertised together (RFB 21-22-18 and RFB 21-22-19) for the Installation of the Downtown Streetlight Project and the Pavement Rehabilitation Project since they are complimentary projects. An alternative bid was included in the request for proposals for additional pavement rehabilitation of the adjoining streets, but the alternative bid is not being utilized due to budget constraints. The alternative bid was for the pavement rehabilitation area of Floral Street from Acequia Avenue to Center Avenue and Church Street between Acequia Avenue to Main Street.

Staff advertised these two projects for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects which closed on March 17, 2022. Two (2) companies responded with the following bids.

A-C Electric
Company, Inc
Papich Construction
Company, Inc
Base Bid A $6,279,317.60 $6,798,370.85
Base Bid B $2,574,256.55 $3,049,006.99
Alternative Bid C $2,574,256.55 $509,993.00
Total: $9,223,413.25 $10,357,370.84
Staff has reviewed the bids and found that each bidder submitted the required information. A-C Electric Company, Inc. bid proposal was determined to be the lowest responsive bid and as part of the bid review process, the references provided by A-C Electric Company, Inc. have been verified.

The response from each reference was favorable and demonstrated that A-C Electric Company, Inc., and their listed sub-contractors can perform the work for these two projects. A-C Electric Company has Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. as a subcontractor for the paving and concrete work associated with this project. Yarbs Grading and Paving has recently completed the Akers Street at Hwy-198 project and the Tulare at Santa Fe Roundabout project where they delivered a quality projects and managed the projects professionally.

The low bidder was determined by the lowest total bid for Base Bid A (Downtown Streetlight Project) plus Base Bid B (Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project) plus Alternative Bid C (Additional Pavement Rehabilitation area). Staff recommends the award of Base Bid Schedule A in the amount of $6,279,317.60 for the Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345) and Base Bid Schedule B in the amount of $2,574,256.55 for the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373). The total for Base Bid Schedule A plus Base Bid Schedule B is $8,853,574.15. Alternative Bid C is not recommended at this time due to the budget constraints. Alternative Bid C included the rehabilitation of the pavement on Floral Street and Church Street between Center Avenue and Acequia Avenue.

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Increased Costs Analysis:

Staff reviewed the two bid proposals received to determine where the cost increases occurred. Staff followed up with the two bidders and both bidders stated that labor costs have increased between 15% and 25% over the past year along with a 25% increase in the cost of materials from a year ago.

The construction estimate presented to City Council in March of 2021 was based on the 75% completed construction plans. There was significant effort and detail work added to the plans that resulted in a higher construction estimate than the estimate presented in March 2021. Both projects have factors that contribute to higher construction costs. Those factors include risk of unknown existing infrastructure, working within a downtown with the associated construction constraints, a high level of custom work requisite to meet the existing conditions along Main Street in the downtown area and nighttime work.

Staff will work with the contractor to identify areas for value engineering and review any means to provide savings while delivering the projects as defined within the plans and specifications for each project.

Construction Schedule and Outreach:

The contractor will be providing their detailed construction schedule after the award of the construction contract. The construction schedule and phasing plan will be used in the public outreach portion of this project which will be coordinated through the construction management team of NV5, Inc. and their subconsultant, The Lockwood Agency, for the public outreach portion of this project. At this time, A-C Electric Company has indicated that the work on Main Street is anticipated to be completed in November. The project specifications dictate the work to be done at night, Sunday through Thursday, from 9 PM to 6 AM. Should significant changes to this plan be proposed or if they provide cost savings, Staff will return to City Council with an update and ensure all public outreach outlets are informed prior to commencing work.

Fiscal Impact:

The Downtown Streetlight project (CP0345) and the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation project (CP0373) have a combined project cost of $13,120,800 as shown in the table below. Each project will be discussed in following paragraphs.

Project Funding:

Downtown Street Lighting Project (CP0345)
Current project funding: $6,900,000
Additional Measure N funding $2,700,000
Total Project: $9,600,000
Project Costs:

Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373)
Current Project funding $1,379,000
Approved SB-1 RMRA appropriation $2,700,000
Total Project Costs: $3,520,800
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Downtown Streetlight Project (CP0345)
The streetlight component of the Downtown project is funded by the Measure N (141) Fund with a total project budget of $6.9M.

The table below shows the budget summary for the Downtown Streetlight Project:

Project Funding:

Measure N Fund (141) - Streetlighting: $6,900,000
Total Project Funding: $6,900,000
Project Costs:

Design Staff Time (Estimated) $350,000
Design -Consultant (QK Inc.) $460,590
Construction Management -Staff Time (Estimated) $196,000 Streetlight Procurement $822,050
Construction Management (NV5, Inc.) $515,386
Construction -Streetlighting (AC Electric, Not Awarded) $6,279,318 Construction Contingency (Estimated 15%) $942,000
Total Project Costs: $9,565,344
Summary:

Total Project Funding: $6,900,000
Total Project Cost: $9,565,344
Approx. Funding Needed: ($2,665,344)
Total Proposed Funding:

Measure N Fund (141) - Streetlighting: $6,900,000
Measure N Transfer Request: $2,700,000
Total Proposed Funding: $9,600,000
Due to the identified budget shortfall and in order to complete the project for the Downtown Streetlight, staff has presented the request for the additional $2.7M to the Measure N Oversight Comment and received their approval to process the amendment to the Measure N Expenditure Plan. This is the second of two public hearings, which comprises the process for the amendment to the Measure N Expenditure Plan associated with the appropriation of the funds for the Downtown Streetlight Project.

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limited sidewalk repairs & curb ramps, and ADA-compliant parking stalls.

The table below shows the budget summary for the Downtown Pavement Project: Project Funding:

Project Funding:

Measure N Fund (141) - Streetlighting: $1,379,000
Total Project Funding: $1,379,000
Project Costs:

Design Staff Time (Estimated) $56,230
Design -Consultant (QK Inc.) $325,388
Construction Management -Staff Time (Estimated) $49,000 Construction Management (NV5, Inc.) $128,847
Construction -Streetlighting (AC Electric, Not Awarded) $2,574,257 Construction Contingency (Estimated 15%) $387,000
Total Project Costs: $3,520,722
Total Funding:

SB1 Funding (113) - Pavement Rehab. (Org. Budget) $1,379,000 SB1 (113) Funding -additional approved appropriations $2,141,800 Approx. Funding Needed: $3,520,800
For the pavement portion of the project, the construction cost increase is generally due to the increase in labor costs and material costs. More specifically, the unit cost of the asphaltic concrete pavement has increased significantly due to the cost of crude oil and the nighttime work associated with this portion of the project.

City Council approved the authorization of the additional appropriation of $2,141,800 from the SB1 RMRA Fund to the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CP0373) at the April 4, 2022, City Council meeting.

Prior Council Action:

May 2, 2022 - City Council conducted the first of two public hearings to amend the Measure N plan and appropriate $2,700,000 towards the Downtown Streetlight Project (CIP 1410-72000/CP0345- 999) to address a shortfall in the Downtown Streetlight project’s budget.

April 7, 2022 - The Measure N Oversight Committee reviewed and approved the Measure N amendment for the appropriation of $2,700,000 towards the Downtown Streetlight Project.

April 4, 2022 - City Council received the bid results for the Downtown Streetlight and Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Projects for information. Authorized staff to begin the Measure N amendment process for the appropriation of $2.7M towards the Downtown Streetlight Project.

Council authorized the appropriation of $2,141,800 of SB1 RMRA funds towards the Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

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December 6, 2021 - City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with NV5, Inc. to provide the construction management services for the Downtown Streetlight Project and Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $644,233.00.

November 15, 2021 - City Council authorized the City Manager to purchase the streetlight poles for the Downtown Streetlight Project from AV Poles and Lighting of Lancaster, CA, in the amount of $822,050.25.

November 15, 2021 - City staff presented the preliminary construction staging plans for the Downtown Streetlight Project and Downtown Pavement Rehabilitation Projects.

June 7, 2021 - City staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight Project to the second public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the recommendations.

May 17, 2021 - City staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight Project to the first public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the recommendations.

April 22, 2021 - City Staff presented the recommendation for the appropriation of $2.4M for the Downtown Streetlight project to the Measure N Oversight Committee. The Committee reviewed and approved the recommendation.

March 15, 2021 - City Staff presented decorative streetlight options for the downtown streetlight project. City Council approved the recommendation for the layout option 3 and streetlight scenario 3 and Measure N amendment process to approve the appropriation of $2.4M for the Streetlight project.

December 07, 2020 - City Staff presented standards for installing Back Flow Preventors within the public right of way. City Council approved the recommendation for the standards.

July 21, 2020 - City Staff presented revised layout options for the Downtown Streetlight Project. City Council approved the recommendation for a core decorative streetlight style.

June 01, 2020 - City Staff presented layout options for the Downtown Streetlight Project. City Council requested additional information from City Staff.

October 21, 2019 - Council authorized award of the design contract for the Downtown Streetlight Project to Quad Knopf for an amount not to exceed $407,098.00.

October 15, 2018 - City Staff presented an update of the downtown streetlights project to City Council during a work session item.

April 16, 2018 - Council approved Resolution No. 2018-25 to designate various road projects for 2018/19 funding from the State of California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill SB1)
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Other:

None.

Alternatives:

None
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):

I move to amend the Measure N spending plan and appropriate $2.7M of Measure N Funds for the Downtown Streetlight Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with A-C Electric Company for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects in the amount of $8,853,574.15.

Environmental Assessment Status:

No NEPA Environmental Assessment required for this project.

CEQA Review:

Categorical Exemption, Section 15301(c), issued February 06, 2020, for the Downtown Streetlight Project.

Attachments:

Power Point Presentation.

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PG. 1596

1. Conduct the second of the two public
hearing to amend the Measure N
expenditure plan for the appropriation of
$2,700,000 towards the Downtown
Streetlight Project.

2. Appropriate $2,700,000 from Measure N
Fund for the Downtown Streetlight Project
(CP0345).

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with A-C Electric Company, Inc.
for the Downtown Streetlight and Pavement
Rehabilitation Projects in the amount of
$8,853,574.15.

PG. 2597
PG. 3
598
PG. 4
599
PG. 5
600
PG. 6
601
 Initial City Project Budget: $4,500,000
(Fiscal Years 2018-19 & 2019-20)
 Additional Funding (April 2021): $2,400,000
 Current Budget: $6,900,000
 Request for additional Funding: $2,700,000
 Proposed Budget: $9,600,000
PG. 7602
 City Manager makes a recommendation to
City Council and makes changes as
requested; (Action approved by City Council on April 4, 2022)
 Comments and recommendation received by
Measure N Sales Tax Oversite Board ; (Action
reviewed & approved by Measure N Oversight Committee on April 7, 2022)
 Two public Hearings are held at regular
Council Meetings to consider expenditure
plan. ( Public Hearing Dates: 1st May 2, 2022, & 2nd May 16, 2022) PG. 8603

1. Conduct the second of the two public
hearing to amend the Measure N
expenditure plan for the appropriation of
$2,700,000 towards the Downtown
Streetlight Project.

2. Appropriate $2,700,000 from Measure N
Fund for the Downtown Streetlight Project
(CP0345).

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with A-C Electric Company,
Inc. for the Downtown Streetlight and
Pavement Rehabilitation Projects in the
amount of $8,853,574.15.

PG. 9604
PG. 10605
Visalia City Council
Staff Report
Visalia City Council
707 W. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 22-0208 Agenda Date: 5/16/2022 Agenda #: 1.

Agenda Item Wording:

Upcoming Visalia City Council Meetings:

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