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R-88-1208 - 12/22/1988WHEREAS, the City Council of Round Rock, Texas, has requested bids for various police weapons; and, WHEREAS, G T Distributors has submitted the lowest and best bid; Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with G T Distributors for the purchase of said police weapons, a copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. RESOLVED this 1Z day of December, 1988. ATTEST: ANNE C33RESWEAPONS LAND, City Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 49,4, MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas CITY of ROUND ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ENTERPRISE- ROUND ROCK. TEXAS 78664 AREA CODE 512 - 244-1111 Mr. Bob Bennett City Manager 221 E. Main Round Rock, Texas 78664 Dear Mr. Bennett: "TO PROTECT and SERVE" October 12, 1988 In recent weeks I have been approached with the question of furnishing our police officers with semi - automatic handguns for on -duty use. As I am sure you are aware, since the FBI Agents were killed in Florida a year or so ago, there has been a real push throughout the country to provide police officers with adequate equipment. This particular inci- dent and others, since have brought to light the overwhelming firepower that the criminal elements are using against police officers and has created a liability risk to governments for not supplying officers with the tools necessary to fulfill their sworn duties within reasonable safety limits. The semi - automatic handguns will not eliminate inherent risks of the job, but they will supply police officers with compatible firepower and a generally more accurate handgun. I have had members of my staff research this trend and we have discovered that police agencies across the state are converting to semi - automatic handguns. These agencies range from as small as Euless Police Department to as large as Dallas Police Department. This list includes Austin Police Department and the Austin Independent School District Police. I have surveyed my commissioned staff and without exception, they are advocating the conversation to semi - automatic handguns. I have explained the budgetary restraints involved in the city purchase of these weapons. The officers have said they would be willing to purchase these weapons but the cost of individual purchase is too high for anyone to afford. A proposed solution too would be for the city to purchase the handguns in bulk and then in turn, allow the individual officers to pay the city back on a payroll deduction plan extending over a 10 to 12 month period. I feel this proposal will fulfill the needs of our officers by purchas— ing at a bulk discount price and offering a feasable payment plan. At the same time it is something the city can do for its officers at no risk and ultimately at no cost to the city. Attached are price quotes on the bulk purchase of this equipment. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. W WESLEJTOLF Chief of Police, Round Rock Police Department WW /jc ATTACHMENT • CITY OF ROUND ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ENTERPRISE— ROUND ROCK. TEXAS 78664 AREA CODE 512 - 244-1111 Wesley Wolff, Chief CC: personell "7O PROTECT and SERVE" PURCHASE AGREEMENT I, by signing this document am entering into an agreement with the City of Round Rock for the purchase of items described below: 1. $ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ 6. $ 7. $ My signature indicates that I agree to pay the City of Round Rock $ for the purchase of the above and we agree that the manner of payment will be on a payroll deduction in the amount of $ on each pay day for a period of consecutive pay days and the amount of $ on the _consecutive pay day. This payroll deduction will begin with the first installment on and the last on . Upon completion of this agreement the above described items will become the exclusive property of . 7,n addition I agree that should the event occur that I am no longer employed by the City of Round Rock prior to the end of this agreement, I will pay the entire balance due on or before my final employment date. Purchaser's Signature Date CITY or ROUND ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ENTERPRISE- ROUND ROCK. TEXAS 78664 AREA CODE 512 - 294 -1111 Sealed bids will be accepted by the City of Round Rock for purchase of Automatic Weapons and Accessories. Bids will be received until 2:00PM Monday, November 2 1988. Any bids received after 2:OOPM, will be re- turned to bidder unopened. Bids may be mailed or delivered to Joanne Land, City Secretary, 221 E. Main, Round Rock, Texas 78664. Bid enve- lopes must be marked "Police Weapons Bid ". The City of Round Rock re- serves the right to reject or waive irregularities of any or all bids received. For copies of specifications or further information, contact Round Rock Police Dept., at 2008 Enterprise. Issued this 4th day of November, 1988. PUB. DATES: November 10, 1988 November 17, 1988 November 21, 1988 "TO PROTECT and SERVE" NOTICE TO BIDDERS JOANNE LAND, City Secretary All federal and state taxes and fees must be included in bids. CITY OF ROUND ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ENTERPRISE — ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664 AREA CODE 512 - 294 -1111 Minimum of 27 Minimum of 1 TO PROTECT and SERVE" BID SPECIFICATIONS Bid Specifications for Automatic Weapon Accessories Smith & Wesson: 9MM Model #5906 With the following options: 1.) Micrometer Adjustable Rear Sights 2.) Stainless Steel Clips Browning: 9MM High Power With the following options: 1.) Polished Blued Finish 2.) Adjustable Rear Sights Minimum of 27 Safariland or Equivalent Duty Security Holsters for S &W Model #5906 with the choices of Basket Weave or Plain Black and the Choices of Low, Medium or High Riding. Bid Specifications Bid Specifications for Automatic Weap. Accessories (Continued) Minimum of 27 Stainless Steel Clips for S &W Model $5906 Minimum of 1 Blue Steel Clips for Browning Hi -Power Minimum of 1 Bianci Clip Pouches for Browning Hi -Power In Choice of Basketweave or Plain Black or Brown Page 2 Bid Specifications Bid specifications for Automatic Weap.Accessories (Continued) Minimum of 1 Bianci or Equivalent Shoulder Holster Minimum of 4 Safariland or Equivalent Pancake Type Thumbbreak Off -Duty Holsters. In Choice of Brown or Black Minimum of 27 Safariland or Equivalent Clip Pouches for S &W Model !/5906 In Choice of Basketweave or Plain, Black or Brown with Flap Covers in Choice of Snaps or Velcro. Page 3 DATE: December 20, 1988 SUBJECT: Council Agenda, December 22, 1988 ITEM: 10F. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to purchase Police Weapons. STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: David Kautz STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Please see the attached letter from Chief Wolff. In order to make the handguns available to the officers a package bid has been prepared to obtain the best price. The City will then purchase the guns and accessories as bid and then allow the officers to pay the City back through a payroll deduction plan extending over 12 months. Three bids were received for semi - automatic weapons and accessories. After careful study of the bids staff recommends acceptance of the bid from G.T. Distributors. The total amount of the bid is $15,928.05. Attached to this summary are the bid specifications and the proposed re- payment agreement between the City and the Police Department officers.