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MEETING DATE: 02/21/06
ITEM NO.
DATE: February 9, 2006
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE LOS GATOS POLICE FOUNDATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4200.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX BALLISTIC
VESTS TO BE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RESERVE UNIT
EMPLOYEES.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to accept a donation from the Los Gatos Police
Foundation in the amcunt of $4200.00 for the purchase of six ballistic vests to be used by the Police
Department's Reserve unit employees.
BACKGROUND:
The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department is committed to ensuring that all of its employees
are afforded proper safety equipment to be used in the course of their duties. Over the past several
years, the Los Gatos Police Foundation has received private donations and held several fiend raising
events with monies specifically designated for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Los
Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department and its volunteer groups.
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DISCUSSION:
The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Reserve program has been in existence for over 30 years and
currently is comprised of seven.members, six of whom are assigned to the Operations Division.
These employees supplement the department in a volunteer capacity. The warranties and suggested
replacement dates on all their ballistic vests assigned to them are expired and further use of these
ballistic safety vests is not recommended. Each vest needs to be replaced to comply with safety
standards and manufacturer's warranties.
PREPARED BY
Scott R. Seaman
Chief of Police
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Reviewed by: tb) Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Administrator
Finance Community Development Revised: 2/10/06 10:28 am
Reformatted: 5/30/02
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to accept a donation from the Los Gatos Police
Foundation in the amount of $4200.00 for the purchase of six ballistic vests to be used by the
Police Department's Reserve unit employees.
The Los Gatos Police Foundation has agreed to donate the cost of these ballistic vests to the police
department. This $4200.00 donation will allow for the purchase without impacting the police
department's operating budget.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution to accept this donation.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
DISTRIBUTION:
General
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ACCEPT FROM THE LOS
GATOS POLICE FOUNDATION THE AMOUNT OF $4,200 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF RESERVE UNIT BALLISTIC VESTS
WHEREAS, the Los Gatos Police Foundation has donated funds to the Los
Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department for the purchase of ballistic vests; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department will receive a $4,200 donation from the
Los Gatos Police Foundation which will cover the costs of the vests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, that the Town Manager is authorized to accept a donation from the Los
Gatos Police Foundation for the purpose of purchasing ballistic vests for the reserve
unit employees.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 21st day of February, 2006, by the
following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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