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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2019-012 C ITY OF P LYMOUTH R ESOLUTION N O. 2019-012 R ESOLUTION A PPROVING R EPLACEMENT P URCHASE OF SWAT N EGOTIATIONS T HROW P HONE E QUIPMENT WHEREAS, the current SWAT negotiations throw phone equipment is 17 years old and has exceeded its lifespan to the point it is no longer viable to keep in service; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that the throw phone is a vital piece of equipment needed for the successful resolution and surrender of criminal suspects or individuals with mental illness who are barricaded in a building; and WHEREAS, new throw phone technology has audio and video capability to give on scene incident commanders and SWAT team leaders instant updates to make immediate decisions; and WHEREAS, mental health crisis’ are on the rise and the software component of this throw phone system will allow for collaboration with the Police Department’s Mental Health Unit and West Metro Mental Health Collaborative. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that purchase of the 836 Technologies CINT Commander II system to replace the existing SWAT Negotiations throw phone system is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds to purchase this equipment will come from the Resource Planning Fund in the amount of $25,160.01. APPROVED by the City Council on this 8th day of January, 2019.