El Monte

City Council

June 06, 2023 Order of Business 12 #5

Agenda Item 5

12.5 Approval for the Purchase of Forty (40) Deftec Light and Sound Diversionary\nDistraction Devices for the Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team.\nRECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Consider and approve for the purchase of forty (40) Deftec light and sound diversionary\ndevices for use by the Special Weapons and Tactics Team in tactical operations using\nAsset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-71-712-6218 for an amount not-to-exceed\n$2,500;\n2. Consider and approve the purchase of the Deftec light and sound diversionary distraction\ndevices from the selected dealer, identified as Aardvark Tactical; and\n3. Consider and approve the presentation of this purchase and identification of the funding\nsource before the local governing body (Honorable Mayor and City Council) as following\nthe guidelines set forth in State of California Assembly Bill 481 pertaining to the\nacquisition or intended use of military type equipment.\nTotal Cost: $2,500 Account No: 259-71-712-6218\nIs the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture Fund