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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION f03028 February 13, 2003
BY: Public Services Committee, Hugh D. Crawford, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF 200 OF THE
ADVANCED TASER M26
To the Oakland County Board of Commiss i oners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Section 333.7524 of Public Act 368 of 1978 authorizes courts to
distribute property and funds forfeited through narcotic seizures to
participating agencies to be utilized toward the enhancement of law
enforcement efforts related to the Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS the courts have distributed $659,273.79 (balance as of 1/31/03)
as a result of Sheriff's Office forfeiture efforts; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting that a portion of these funds be used
to purchase two hundred (200) Advanced Taser M26 at the estimated cost of
$145,000 (see attached Schedule A), and
WHEREAS this equipment and supplies will be used by the Sheriff's
Office to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with state law.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the use of $145,000 from the Sheriff's Office Law
Enforcement Enhancement Account (#101-43-223101-20001-2853-60053) to purchase
the equipment and supplies per the attached Schedule A.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Public Services Committee Vote:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Gregory absent.
Other features:
On board memory:
Battery indicator:
Yellow coloration
Kit:
Air Cartridges:
SCHEDULE A
Taser Specifications
(Advanced Taser M26)
Description:
A less-lethal intermediate weapon capable of deploying 50,000 volts of
electricity from a maximum reach of 21 feet.
Color:
Black
Specifications:
Power output: 50,000 Volt (est.); 26 Watts; 162mA (Irms) and 1.76 Joules perpulse energy.
Power input: 12 VDC: 4-6 A
Power Supply:8 AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 1.2 Volt rechargeable batteries, self-
contained inside polyethylene battery tray with reverse insertion prevention
feature.
Aiming Mechanism:
Mechanical: Fixed front and rear "fin and blade" sights, optimized at 13-foot range.
Optical: 650 Nm wavelength, daytime laser sights, optimized at 13-foot range.
Housing:
Dimensions: 6.5" x 1.4" x 5.9 - (inches)
Material: Proprietary polymer, No mold release used during molding process.
Safety lever: Ambidextrous safeties
Material: Proprietary polymer. No mold release used during molding process.
Activation
Switch
Material: High durability black Santoprene, shore A
Laser lens
Material: Optically clear polycarbonate
Fast recording EEPROM chip records 585 firings, date and time.
High visibility red LED calibrated for alkaline batteries.
Left and right side yellow polycarbonate decals with P.S.A. that adhere to
sides of the weapon, in order to mark it as less-lethal.
21—foot and 15-foot interchangeable cartridges made of proprietary
polymer. Uses 1800 P.S.I. compressed nitrogen. Wire is propriety
insulated copper-clad steel.
Stores the time and date each time the unit is fired.
Air cartridges equipped with small confetti like I.D
numbers to track users.
DATAPORT:
AFIDS: tags with serial
The above specifications are for the ADVANCED TASER M26. Michigan
are the sole source supplier of this equipment.
Taser Distributing
Pricing and Additional Accessories:
44000 M26 Taser
44810 DeSantis Swivel Holster (Brown)
34814 DeSantis Leather Air Cartridge
44860 Secondary Cartridge Clip
44200 21' Police Air Cartridge (4)
44710 M26 NiMH Battery Charge
44700 8 Pack NiMH Taser Battery
SUB-Total Per Unit
Quantity:
SUB-Total:
$399.95
$99,95
$34.95
$19.95
$75.88
$65.95
$24.95
$721.58
(x) 200
$144,316
Other Accessories:
44500 (2) Data Port Download Adapter $299.90
3420616 (2) 6 Pak Taser Practice Targets $83,40
Grand Total: 144,699.30
The sales representatives from Michigan laser Distributing is:
Jeff Kirkpatrick or Karl Ankrom
401 S. Jackson St.
Jackson, MI 49201-2216
(866) 878-2737
(877)375-5884 (Fax)
Stores the time and date each time the unit is fired.
Air cartridges equipped with small confetti like I.D
numbers to track users.
DATAPORT:
AFIDS: . tags with serial
Taser Distributing The above specifications are for the ADVANCED TASER M26. Michigan
are the sole source supplier of this equipment.
Pricing and Additional Accessories:
44000 M26 Taser
44810 DeSantis Swivel Holster (Brown)
34814 DeSantis Leather Air Cartridge
44860 Secondary Cartridge Clip
44200 21' Police Air Cartridge (4)
44710 M26 NiMH Battery Charge
44700 8 Pack NiMH Taser Battery
SUB-Total Per Unit
Quantity:
SUB-Total: .
$399.95
$99.95
$34.95
$19.95
$75.88
$65.95
$24.95
$721.58
(x) 200
$144,316
Other Accessories:
44500 (2) Data Port Download Adapter
34206T6 (2) 6 Pak Taser Practice Targets
$299.90
$83.40
Grand Total: 144,699.30
The sales representatives from Michigan Taser Distributing is:
Jeff Kirkpatrick or Karl Ankrom
401 S. Jackson St.
Jackson, MI 49201-2216
(866) 878-2737
(877)375-5884 (Fax)
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #03028) March 6, 2003
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, Chuck Moss, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF 200 OF THE
ADVANCED TASER M26
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. Funds in the amount of $659,273.79 are available in the Sheriff's
Law Enforcement Account as of 1/31/03.
2. The Sheriff is requesting authorization to use the forfeited funds
to purchase two hundred (200) Advanced Taser M26 at the estimated
cost of $145,000 (See attached Schedule A). These purchases are
being made to enhance law enforcement efforts in compliance with
state law for use of these funds.
3. Funds are held in General Ledger Account (#101-43-22301-20001-2853-
60053). A budget amendment is recommended as follows:
Dept OCA PCA Object FY 2003
Revenue
43 013601 30000 1568 Enhancement Revenue
Expenditure
43 023601 34200 4100 Expendable Equipment
$145,000
$145,000
$145,000
$145,000
$0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson and Zack absent.
Resolution #03028 February 13, 2003
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FOREGOING RESO
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Resolution #03028 March 6, 2003
Moved by Crawford supported by McMillin the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Jamian, Knollenberg, KowaII, Law, Long, McMillin, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Palmer,
Patterson, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Suarez, Webster, Zack, Bullard, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford,
Douglas, Gregory, Hatchett.
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 6, 2003,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 6th day of March, 2003.
William Cadde-I, (YU