Res. No. 045-01-11193RESOLUTION NO.45-01-11193
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DISBURSE THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF $21,400.00 TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY.
INC.FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 50 WHELEN
CORNER STROBE KITS FOR THE POLICE VEHICLES AND
CHARGE THE FUNDS TO ACCOUNT 615-0000-3514-1000
(FEDERAL FORFEITURE ACCOUNT)
WHEREAS,thePoliceDepartmentdesirestoupgradepolice emergency lighting
equipment forits police vehicles;and
WHEREAS,theupgraded emergency lighting equipment will enhance visibility
of police vehicles while in emergency mode andontrafficstops;and
WHEREAS,the increased visibility will createasafer environment for police
officers and citizens;and
WHEREAS,thepurchaseandinstallation of the Whelen CornerStrobekitwill
provideenhanced visibilty andsafetyforpoliceofficersandcitizens.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1:Thatthe City Managerisauthorizedtodisburseasumnotto exceed
the amount of $21,400.00 to Law Enforcement Supply from account 615-0000-351-1000,
Federal Forfeiture Account;
Section 2:That this resolution be effective immediately afterthe adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of April,2001.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:4-0
Mayor Robaina:Yea
ViceMayor Feliu:Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea
Commissioner Russell:Yea
Commissioner Rethel:Out of room
To:Ronetta Taylor
From:Lt.John Barzola1
Excellence,Integrity,Inclusion
MEMORANDUM
Date:05-04-01
Subject:Resolution 45-01-11193
It has been bought tomy attention that resolution #45-01-11193 has the wrong
account listed on it.The Federal Forfeiture account written on the resolution is 615-
0000-3514-1000 and should be changed to 615-1910-521-6430.1 apologize in advance
for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank youin advance for your
attention in this matter.
CaJc
SOUTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Commission DATE:04-04-01
FROM:'Charles Scuir^f"SUBJECT:Agenda Item #^T
City Manager Commission Meeting 04-10-01
Purchase of Safety Equipment for
Police Vehicles
Request
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DISBURSE THE SUM NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF $21,400.00 TO LAW
ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY COMPANY.INC.FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF 50 WHELEN CORNER STROBE KITS FOR THE
POLICE VEHICLES AND CHARGE THE FUNDS TOACCOUNT 615-0000-
3514-1000 (FEDERAL FORFEITURE ACCOUNT)
Background
The Police Department requests to purchase and install 50 Whelen Corner Strobe
Kitsto include:4 clear strobe tubes,4 strobe cables and6 head power supply from
Law Enforcement Supply Company.INC.of Miami,Fl.For the sum not to exceed
$21,400.00 to be charged to the Federal Forfeiture account 615-0000-351-
lOOO.The attached resolution isan effort bythe Police Department,through the
federal forfeiture account,to implement itsSafety Upgrade Program for Police
Vehicle Fleet.The aforementioned Safety Upgrade Program consists of 4 clear
strobe tubes,which are placed inthefrontturn signals and rear lights.This strobe
system greatly enhances the visibility of police vehicles when operating in
emergencymodeandreducesthepossibility of accidents.Thevisibility of police
vehicles is greatly enhanced when entering intersections in emergency mode and
rearvisibilityisincreasedwhenconductingtrafficstops.
Beginning Balance:$86,847.46
This Request:$21,400.00
Ending Balance:$65,447.46
Recommendation:
Approval