HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Disposal of surplus equipment - sale of handguns to Ames police officers RESOLUTION NO. 02-168
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF CITY'S PURCHASING POLICY
FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF HANDGUNS TO AMES POLICE OFFICERS AND/OR
CENTRAL IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, during 2000 the Police Department standardized the type of handgun carried
by police officers and retired all revolvers that had been in service; and,
WHEREAS, the 35 handguns have an estimated value of$3,500; and,
WHEREAS,there is a reluctance to sell these weapons to the general public for fear that they
could be used in the commission of a criminal act; and,
WHEREAS, in an effort to generate funds for the City from this unused equipment, staff is
requesting authorization to sell these weapons first to Ames police officers,and if there is not enough
interest from Ames officers, to make the weapons available to Central Iowa law enforcement
officers; and,
WHEREAS,purchasers of these handguns will have to agree to keep the weapon for at least
ten years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the City's purchasing policy for disposal of City equipment is hereby approved and
the sale of approximately 35 handguns to Ames police officers and/or Central Iowa law enforcement
officers is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of March, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Hoffinan, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of March, 2002.