Res 077-2015 8/4/2015Resolution No. _77-2015__
Resolution authorizing expenditure by the City of Wichita Falls
Police Department from the Federal Forfeiture and State Seized Fund
Accounts in the amount of $94,764.00 for the procurement of
equipment not included in the fiscal year 2014 / 2015 general fund
budget
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls Police Department is awarded forfeited
funds; and,
WHEREAS, certain programs and procurements may be funded entirely by the
forfeiture fund accounts; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls Police Department has funding available in
the amount of $94,764.00 in the forfeiture funds; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to authorize this expenditure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The expenditure of forfeiture funds in the amount of $94,764.00 is hereby
authorized for the purchase of unbudgeted equipment needed for Police Department.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of August, 2015.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Exhibit A
SUGGESTED EXPENDITURES & JUSTIFICATON
FEDERAL FORFEITURE AND SEIZED FUNDS ACCOUNT
1. 1 ea. – Zebra Barcode Label Printer $ 1,600.00
Current barcode reader is obsolete and not usable. Need to replace to allow for
network connectivity and operation system c ompatibility.
2. 1 ea. – Desktop Computer $ 1,200.00
This desktop computer will replace the current laptop computer that has reached
end of life cycle. This compute r is used by a Crimes against Children detective
assigned at Patsy’s House.
3. 1 ea. – Guardian L-3 Server $ 6,000.00
The current L-3 server in use records investigative vide o and audio interviews.
After many years of investigative interviews that have to be stored for future
court hearings our remaining server space is critically low. This new server will
at a minimum double our storage capacity which will accommodate space for
existing interviews and future video recordings.
4. 2 ea. – Mobile Surveillance Equipment $ 815.80
These devices will be stored in our inventory as spare equipment and will allow
us to continue surveillance while equipment is being repaired or attempts made
to recover compromised equipment.
5. 5 ea. – IPhones $ 1,500.00
These devices will allow undercover officers to monitor surveillance devices and
covert cameras on the go. They would also be used to research offenders such
as verify pictures and social media chatter, etc. Today’s phone technology has
required us to upgrade our data phone capabilities to maintain contact with
suspected targets and informants.
6. 1 ea. – Tactical Pole Camera $ 7,920.36
Replaces worn out equipment (10 years old) used during searches of armed
suspects. Allows officers to see around corners, over barriers and through
windows safely during high risk call outs. Can also be used to search for
victims after natural disasters.
7. 5 ea. – Tactical Headsets $ 3,366.15
Replaces older SWAT headsets, not funded by a grant, which are very worn and
specific to out dated radios. New headsets are more modular and adaptable to
changes in the future and will be compatible with new radio system upgrade.
8. 1 ea. – Thermal Monocular $ 3,499.00
This item is used for searching for hidden suspects or missing children/adults
especially at night. Can also be used to locate discarded contraband suspects
have thrown down during pursuits.
9. 1 ea. – PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular $ 3,849.00
This device allows patrol officers assigned to specific problem areas to covertly
view businesses in high crime areas without giving away their position to the
suspects. This will also all ow officers responding to call of an armed and
dangerous suspect to move into positions without exposing themselves to the
suspect.
10. 1 ea. – Underwater Metal Detector $ 2,356.00
This specialized equipment is used to search for evidence thrown i nto lakes,
ponds and rivers. Area bodies of water have zero visibility near the bottom.
Replaces an older device that is no longer serviceable.
11. 4 ea. – OTS 4 Channel Communication Unit $ 5,076.30
The OTS system allows communication between div ers when searching
underwater. This safety equipment is necessary since divers are not able to
communicate visually due to the poor visibility. This item replaces worn devices
compatible with the current communications system.
12. 1 lot – Uniform Badges $ 16,000.00
This is to pay for a portion of the new designed police badges to be worn in
2016.
13. 1 lot – Surveillance Camera System $ 38,388.00
This new surveillance camera system will replace an older outdated black and
white system that currently views/records the outside perimeter of the police
department HQ.
14. 1 ea. – ID Card System (2-Sided) $ 3,193.39
The system we have now has reached its life cycle . This equipment is used to
make ID cards for sworn and civilian employees (Police and Fire) and also for
taxi cab drivers.
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT FROM
SEIZED FUNDS ACCOUNT (280-3310): $ 79,983.70
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT FROM
FORFEITURE FUNDS ACCOUNT (280-3312): $ 14,780.30