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INCREASE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DOG
JUSTIFICATION:
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE UTILIZES THE CANINE DOGS AS AN EFFECTIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TOOL. THE DOGS ARE USEL) TO SEARCH BUILDINGS, PERIMETERS, CRIMINALS,
EXPLOSIVES DEVISES AND NARCOTICS. THE DOG'S SENSITIVE NOSE ALLOWS THEM TO LOCATE
THE OFFENDER LONG BEFORE A HUMAN IS ABLE, MAKING IT SAFE FOR POLICE OFFICERS. THE
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE REQUIRES AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT DUE TO THE
NEED TO REPLACE DOGS THAT BECOME DISABLED DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS, RETIREMENTS,
AND OTHER EMERGENCIES.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
THE DOGS ARE AN EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOL THAT ASSIST POLICE OFI, ICERS IN
FIGHTING CRIME.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM?
YES
NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT
IS THIS AN EMERGEN
9
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NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES El NO
(fy
hy?)
ON A SPOT MARKET, AS -NEEDED CONTRACT BASIS WITH PRE -QUALIFIED
VENDORS.
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES [I NO ® (If no, explain?)
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
ON A SPOT MARKET, AS -NEEDED CONTRACT BASIS WITH PRE -QUALIFIED
VENDORS.
FUNDING
SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
POLICE GENERAL
OPERATING
BUDGET
TOTAL $10,100.0INCREASE
EXPENDITURE: AMOUNT
Commission Hearing Date:
05/26/05
Item#:
CA-8
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