HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2010-148CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2010-148
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE FROM
THE RESOURCE PLANNING FUND FOR POLICE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Police Department currently uses Electronic Control Devices
(ECDs), commonly known as a Taser®, as an important policing tool; and
WHEREAS, ECDs have shown to effectively reduce hand-to-hand altercations and
injuries; and
WHEREAS, the department would like to expand the use of the ECD technology to all
licensed officers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has public safety grant monies available for the
purchase of such tool; and
WHEREAS, the city also has dedicated fiends available in the Resource Planning Fund,
DEA reserve for this type of purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA to approve the purchase of 15 ECDs and associated
equipment using fiinds from the following two sources:
1) The 2008 JAG Grant
2) The Resource Planning Fund, DEA Reserve
APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2010.