DATE: June 5, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Mims, Sheriff-Coroner
SUBJECT: Budget Resolutions for the Purchase of License Plate Reader Systems
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bid process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances for compatibility reasons for the purchase of a Vigilant License Plate Reader Policing System;
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations for Federal Asset Forfeiture Org 1459 in the amount of $80,000 (4/5 vote); and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for Sheriff-Coroner Org 3111 in the amount of $80,000 (4/5 vote) for purchase of Vigilant License Plate Reader Policing Systems.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions as Federal asset forfeiture funds will be utilized for the purchases. The requested three Vigilant License plate reader systems will improve officer safety and effectiveness by allowing officers access to a nationwide commercial database throughout the United States. The recommended actions will establish appropriations and estimated revenues in the appropriate accounts. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. If the recommended actions are not approved by your Board, the equipment will not be purchased. This would result in lessening the ability to identify vehicles flagged by other law enforcement agencies to use during all criminal investigations including, but not limited to, violent crimes, illegal drug interdiction/sales, terrorist activities, and at-risk/missing persons cases.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT:
The department's first recommended action requests to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 as Stommel Inc. db...
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