Resolution - #93-04-051 - 04/13/1993

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION /193-04-051 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CAPITAL PURCHASE OF ONE RADAR UNIT WHEREAS, at the Council's Finance Committee meeting of February 23, 1993, Staff presented a ~uo. st for the purchase of one MPH Industries brand BEE 36KA band unit to replace two of the Po!ice,Department's oldest radar units; and WHEREAS, the BEE 36KA unit is much smaller than any the City currently has, and this unit p ~ermi. 'ts. mounting the antenna above the rear view mirror rather than mounting on the dash as with Our other units; and WHEREAS, this purchase is consistent with federal regulations effective in 1994 that require dual air bags in new automobiles, including new police squads, as dash mounted units could jeopardize the deployment or effectiveness of these bags; and WI-I~REAS, staff also recommends trading in or reselling the two older units identified within the Cl~y's fixed assets as numbers 194 and 204; and WHEREAS, the sum of $2,405.00 is available in the City's Equipment Replacement Fund to put.eliase the new unit; and WHEREAS, this sum, plus wade-in value or resale of asset numbers 194 and 204, will fully fund the~new purchase price of just under $2,600.00; and WH~;REAS, the Finance Committee unanimously approved this recommendation and hereby tee e/~ds the Ramsey Council · .~ ~. . City authorize the purchase and funding sources as detailed w~thin this resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSlgY, ,'ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That. t~he Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes the capital purchase of one MPH Indus~es brand BEE 36KA band radar unit for a sum not to exceed $2,600.00. 2) 3) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of funds from the City's EquiPment Replacement Fund to the General Fund in the mount of $2,405.00 That the Ramsey City Council hereby directs the Finance Officer to credit the City's General FUnd for proceeds received from the wade-in or resale of City asset numbers 194 and 204. 4) That',the Ramsey City Council hereby amends the City's 1993 General Fund Budget to retie[the transactions approved above. The motion -fOr the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Hardin and upon Vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilrr~mber Peter,son Councilmember Hardin Councllmember Beyer Coundlmcnnber Zimmerman