El Monte
City Council
Agenda Item 4
12.4 Approval of Recommendation to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of\nSeven (7) Less than Lethal Compressed Air Projectile Systems for Use by the SWAT\nTeam and Patrol Personnel.\nRECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture monies from Account No.\n259-71-711-6270 to purchase seven (7) FN (Fabrique Nationale Herstal) 303 MK2 less\nlethal compressed air projectile systems for use by the Special Weapons and Tactics\nTeam (SWAT) in tactical operations, and by patrol personnel, for an amount not-to-\nexceed $14,500;\n2. Consider and approve the purchase of the less lethal launchers from the selected dealer;\nProForce Law Enforcement, who provided the lowest comparable bid; 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: $14,500 Account No: 259-71-711-6270\nIs the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Asset Forfeiture