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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
i THREE COUNTER -SNIPER FIREARM SYSTEMS AT AN
i APPROXIMATE COST OF $4,100, FUNDING TO BE '
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PROVIDED FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND,
UPON SUCH COSTS HAVING BEEN APPROVED BY THE a-
-; CHIEF OF POLICE.
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WHEREAS, Florida State Statute 932.704(3)(a), as amended., {�
authorizes the expenditure of forfeiture proceedsfor 'law
enforcement purposes not considered normal operating expenses;. -
and.
WHEREAS, the Miami.Police.Department.S.W.A.T. Team utilizes
specialized equipment in situations in which Patrol Units are not
equipped or trained to handle; and
WHEREAS, :the 'S.W.A.T. Team'.is currently utilizing U_ year *;
old rifles as Sniper Rifles; and r=
_ WHEREAS, these rifles were not designed ,fox police purposes
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ti WHEREAS, the three Sniper -Counter Firearm Systems were
specially. designed to enhance accuracy and thereby ensure ',the,➢'
safety.of.;innocent.persons; and M
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WHEREAS, funds to cover the necessary expenses required'€or
the acquisition of the three Sniper -Counter Firearm Systems has
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not been included in the Police Department's normal operati.ng
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budget; and r
WHEREAS; the Chief of Police has recommended adoption of,
— this resolution and has determined that the expenditure proposed,
.. complies with :Florida `State Statute 932.-704`, as' `amended f ands -
' WHEREAS, funds to cover the necessary expenses requiredr
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i 'the acquisition of the three Sniper -Counter Firearm`syates
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&Vailable in the City of Miami Law Enforcement Trust Fund;
Project No. 690001, index Code 290904-996;
NOWT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
preamble to this Resolution are hereby approved, confirmed and
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully
set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The purchase of three Sniper -Counter Firearm
Systems, is hereby authorized, at an approximate cost of $4,100;'
with funding to be provided from the City of Miami Law
Enforcement Trust Fund, Project No. 690001, Index Code 047.
996, upon such costs having been approved by the Chief of Police.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law.
—' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April
1989.
XAVIER L. 4SIUW&Z, AYOR ..
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i' MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
BUDGETARY REVIEW:
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MANOHAR S. SURANAI DIRECTOR;}
BUDGET DEPARTMENT
APPROVED >AS TO FORM AND, P
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: CORRECTNESSs 'ru
ROBERT F. CLARR J GE F RNANDEZ f
` CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTO EY
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