El Monte

City Council

April 16, 2024 Order of Business 12 #6

Agenda Item 6

12.6 Consideration and Approval to Use Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of Deftec\n12 Gauge Beanbag Projectiles and Deftec 40mm Spong Impact Projectiles for Use by\nPatrol and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team.\nRECOMMENDATION OF BUSINESS ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:\nIt is recommended that the City Council:\n1. Consider and approve the appropriation of Asset Forfeiture funds from Account No. 259-\n71-711-6218 for the purchase of 200 Deftec 12-gauge beanbag projectiles and 350\nDeftec 40mm sponge impact projectiles for use by Patrol and the Special Weapons\nTactics Team in patrol and tactical operations for an amount not-to-exceed $11,500;\n2. Consider and approve the purchase of the projectiles from Adamson Police Products, a\nsubsidiary of Professional Police Supply Incorporated;\n3. Approve the City Manager or her designee, to sign all related documents and purchase\nmodifications or adjustments;\n4. Instruct the Finance Department to encumber the necessary funds to complete this\npurchase; and\n5. 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: $11,500 Account No: 251-71-711-6218\nIs the cost of this item budgeted? No Asset Forfeiture Fund