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City Council
• Resolution: RES 152-2023
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File Number: 23-768 Enactment Number: RES 152-2023
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $227,606.07
OF POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO
PURCHASE PATROL RIFLES, SUPPRESSORS, AND
ACCESSORIES.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") recommends that the City Council adopt a
resolution authorizing the Police Department to purchase patrol rifles, suppressors, and accessories; and
WHERAS, 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 patrol rifles, suppressors and accessories
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 75 rifles, along with suppressors and accessories for
officers at a cost of $227,606.07; and
WHEREAS, the funds of $227,606.07 will be used from the Police Asset Forfeiture Funds that the
Police department collects 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 $227,606.07 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 Francisco
does hereby approve the purchase of $227,606.07 for patrol rifles, suppressors, and accessories.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francsico hereby
authorizes the City Manager to execute the purchase and any other documents on behalf of the City to carry
out the intent of this resolution, subject to approval as to form from the City Attorney.
City of South San Francisco
File Number: 23-768 Enactment Number: RES 152-2023
At a meeting of the City Council on 9/27/2023, a motion was made by Councilmember Addiego,
seconded by Vice Mayor Nagales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 4 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego, and
Councilmember Flores
Absent: 1 Councilalember Coleman
Attest by
City of South San Francisco
Govea Acosta, City Clerk