HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for 1033 Military Surplus Program RESOLUTION NO. 08-076
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FOR PARTICIPATION IN 1033 MILITARY SURPLUS PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Federal Defense Logistics Agency operates a program which allows transfer
of military surplus materials to state or local law enforcement agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Police Department has participated in this "1033" Military Surplus
Program for many years,and military surplus clothing,such as boots and cold weather gear are the most
common items obtained through this program; and,
WHEREAS,more expensive equipment,such as surplus vehicles,weapons,and electronics are
sometimes available through the program; and,
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Agreement includes City obligations for inventory,
maintenance, and return of items obtained through the program; and,
WHEREAS, costs to the City include shipping, record-keeping, and storage, and this is more
than offset by the savings of avoiding purchase of these items; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement updates previous agreements allowing participation in the program.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Memorandum of Agreement allowing the Ames Police Department to participate in the 1033
Military Surplus Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 4`' day of March, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 4' day of March, 2008.