HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 211-2022 (22-987)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 211-2022
File Number: 22-987 Enactment Number: RES 211-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
$139,584.80 OF POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
BALLISTIC SHIELDS AND PROTECTIVE BODY
ARMOR FOR ALL SWORN PERSONNEL.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City) recommends that the City Council adopt
a resolution authorizing the Police Department to purchase public safety ballistic shields and protective
body armor for all sworn personnel; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Police Department ("SSFPD") will provide the highest
level of service based on trust and transparency; and
WHEREAS, the SSFPD recognizes the need to make this safety equipment readily available
for all sworn personnel; and
WHEREAS, in the event this equipment is needed, it will be easily accessible and quickly
deployed, undoubtedly making our community and officers safer; and
WHEREAS, the SSFPD will purchase 37 ballistic shields for our fleet and 90 protective body
armor for officers at a cost of $139,584.80; and
WHEREAS, the funds of $139,584.80 will be used from the Police Asset Forfeiture Funds that
the Police department collect as a result of collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on
apprehending smuggled drugs and cash; and
WHEREAS, in coordination with the City Finance Department, the Chief of Police determines
and authorizes all expenditures from this account based on DEA regulations; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of $139,584.80 comes solely from the Police Asset Forfeiture Funds
and there will be no fiscal impact to the City's General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francsico does hereby approve the purchase of $139,584.80 for public safety ballistic shields and
protective body armor for all sworn personnel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the purchase and any other necessary documents on
behalf of the City to carry out the intent of this resolution, subject to approval as to form from the City
Attorney.
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File Number. 22-987 Enactment Number. RES 211-2022
At a meeting of the City Council on 12/14/2022, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Nagales,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by W 9't' -La
R sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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