It is requested that Council approve the purchase of new ammunition from Golf States Distributors (Montgomery, Al), in the amount of, $21,327.60. This will be a cooperative purchase via Georgia Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199379-0005. The ammunition will be used by the Police Department for weapons recently approved by Council on March 14, 2017. Funds are budgeted in the FY17 Budget: General Fund – Police – Special Operations – Operating Materials; 0101 – 400 – 2700 – POLC – 6728.
Several months ago, the Public Works Department purchased 32 Glocks and holsters in preparation for the required transition. However, ammunition still needs to be acquired. Consequently, the Department is trading in thirty-two (32) used Smith and Wesson weapons to apply toward the acquisition of 11,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and belt attached magazine holders in order to carry extra ammo magazines. After the trade, the Department will have a credit of $1,000 to obtain the magazine holders, as well as, any additional ammo or 9mm related items that may be necessary. Any remaining funds from the trade will be deposited as miscellaneous revenue.
Muscogee County Prison’s trade consists of receiving 40 new Glock 9mm pistols, one (1) Ruger rifle, along with 30,000 rounds of ammunition, in exchange for fifty-five (55) Glock Model 22s, and thirty-six (36) Smith and Wesson weapons.
There is no cost to the City associated with the weapons trade-in/exchange.
WHEREAS, several months ago, the Public Works Department purchased 32 Glocks and holsters in preparation for the required transition. However, ammunition still needs to be acquired. Consequently, the Department is trading in thirty-two (32) used Smith and Wesson weapons to apply toward the acquisition of 11,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and belt attached magazine holders in order to carry extra ammo magazines. After the trade, the Department will have a credit of $1,000 to obtain the magazine holders, as well as, any additional ammo or 9mm related items that may be necessary. Any remaining funds from the trade will be deposited as miscellaneous revenue; and,
WHEREAS, Muscogee County Prison’s trade consists of receiving 40 new Glock 9mm pistols, one (1) Ruger rifle, along with 30,000 rounds of ammunition, in exchange for fifty-five (55) Glock Model 22s, and thirty-six (36) Smith and Wesson weapons.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to trade-in/exchange Smith and Wesson weapons with Smyrna Police Distributors (Smyrna, GA) for the Public Works and Muscogee County Prison Departments. Both departments will exchange weapons to comply with the Georgia Statewide Department of Corrections transition from the old 38 revolvers to the 9mm semi-automatic pistols. There will be no cost to the City for the exchange.
_____________________________ ________________________ Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Lightspeed Datalinks (Columbus, GA), in the amount of $21,183.00, for ongoing maintenance of the Video Visitation System and Judicial Arraignment System utilized at the Muscogee County Jail and for security equipment. This payment will cover services provided in January, February and March. Funds are budgeted in the FY17 Budget: General Fund – Sheriff – Administration – Service Contracts; 0101 – 550 – 1000 – SHRF – 6513; and General Fund – Sheriff – Jail – Service Contracts; 0101 550 – 2600 – JAIL - 6513.
_____________________________ _______________________ Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor