To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: February 7, 2023
Department Contact: |
Matthew Kendall |
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707-463-4085 |
Department Contact: |
Megan Miltimore |
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707-468-3451 |
Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Authorization to Purchase Military Equipment that Includes Two Kinetic Breaching Tools, One Electric Hydraulic Breaching Tool and One Drone Kit for the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in the Total Amount of $59,064.88; and Addition of the Items to the County’s List of Fixed Assets
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Authorize the purchase of military equipment that includes two kinetic breaching tools, one electric hydraulic breaching tool and one drone kit for the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in the total amount of $59,064.88; and add the items to the County’s list of fixed assets.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board approves fixed asset purchases as necessary throughout the year.
Summary of Request:
The Sheriff’s Office is in need of military equipment that includes the following items: Two (2) kinetic breaching tools in the amount of $21,402.88 which will be used for forced entry during high-risk situations where breaching is required; one (1) electric hydraulic breaching multi-purpose rescue tool kit in the amount of $23,665.00 that consists of a door pusher, jamb spreader, bolt cutter and low profile spreader that will provide a paramount breaching capability that increases operator safety during high-risk situations where breaching is required; and one (1) drone kit in the amount of $13,997.00 which will be utilized to enhance the Sheriff’s Office mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective.
All requested items are considered to be classified as military equipment under the Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy 709, Section 709.1.1, which was adopted by the Board on August 16, 2022 per Ordinance No. 4511 pursuant to AB 481.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: 0474 WR-864370 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
current f/y cost: $59,064.88 |
if no, please describe: |
annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
budget clarification: One-time purchase using Cal MMET funds. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:Approved |
Date: February 7, 2023 |
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