HomeMy WebLinkAbout13647RESOLUTION NO. 13647
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DONATION OF
EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO
POLICE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO THE BARBER
FAMILY FOUNDATION’S GIFT OF ACTIVE SHOOTER
VESTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Barber Family Foundation’s gift of 200 active shooter vests to the Pueblo
Police Department, valued at $132,200.00, is hereby accepted and approved.
SECTION 2.
The officers of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures
described therein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED March 27, 2017
BY: Robert Schilling
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
March 27, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Pueblo Police Department
FROM: Acting Chief Mike Bennett
Lisa Macchietto, Assistant City Attorney
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT TO THE
SUBJECT:
CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO
THE BARBER FAMILY FOUNDATION’S GIFT OF ACTIVE SHOOTER
VESTS
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution outlining the donation of active shooter vests to the Pueblo Police
Department by the Barber Family Foundation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
City Council is aware the Pueblo Police Department has seen a dramatic rise in the amount and
frequency of armed encounters. These situations have placed our officers in very dangerous
situations. We strive to provide our officers with the very best equipment but ultimately some of
the weapons carried by the people we encounter have the capability of defeating that protection.
The Pueblo Police Department was looking to acquire active shooter kits for the approximately
202 sworn officers assigned to our department. Unfortunately, the cost of these vests is
unattainable in the current budget climate. These kits can make a life and death difference when
our officers deal with active shooter situations or individuals armed with high powered rifles.
That type of call has steadily increased over the last few years. Law Enforcement is an inherently
dangerous calling. The number of officers killed and feloniously assaulted has risen nationwide.
The increase of illicit narcotics, cartel activity, and gang recruitment have all played a part in this
disturbing trend. The amount of illegal and dangerous weapons on the street has also
proportionally increased.
This has created a perfect storm of sorts. Officers are encountering more well-armed suspects
than ever before. These active shooter kits would be used to provide them with much needed
protection. They have metal plate protection for rifle rounds. Officers can attach extra rifle and
pistol magazines to the front of the vest. A trauma kit can be mounted on the back of the vest so
each individual officer would have some basic medical supplies.
The Pueblo Police Department was recently contacted by the Barber Family Foundation. The
Barber Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization with a desire to provide law enforcement
with the best equipment available. They have agreed to purchase 200 active shooter kits for the
Pueblo Police Department. The estimated cost of this donation is $132,000. There is no
associated obligation to the Pueblo Police Department if the donation is accepted. The Barber
Family Foundation does not require any type of paperwork to be signed or any agreement to be
adhered to.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may choose to refuse the donation of equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution and accept the donation of equipment.
Attachments: