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COUNCIL,4CTION REQUEST
Pass a motion authorizing the purchase of night vision equipment for Investigations and Patrol,
from Blue Line Law Enforcement Gear per bid of $10,715.47.
BUDGET IMPLICATION: $4,500/yr 3 yr lease $10,715.47 0500-4380
BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
� MEMO/LETTER: Memo dated 5-13-98 from Captain Zurbey
❑ RESOLUTION:
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMPNENDATION:
❑ OTHER:
ADMINISTRRTORS COMMENI'S
This purchase will require a budget amendment, but reduced expenditures from squad car
purchases may be dedicated toward this purchas .,4n outright purchase at our cost of money
is more efficient than the lease as or ' ali op ed.
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MEMORaN�uM
TO: Director of Public Safety James E. Kinsey
FROM: Captain Michael D. Zurbey 1"�./
DATE: May 13, 1998
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION
In May of 1997, the Police Protection budget was prepared. The department identified—
a need for night vision equipment for Investigations and Patrol, and requested that a
lease purchase be approved for seven (7) night vision units. One for Investigations,
which can be mounted onto VCR and 35mm cameras, and six (6) handheld units for
patrol use.
The units are needed for surveillance activity ranging from drug investigations to graffiti
enforcement. (Both areas continue to be an ongoing problem in our city).
As a result of that request, the 1998 budget was approved with $4,500 designated in
Budget Section 4380; Rental/Lease for year 1 of a 3-year lease for seven (7) night
vision units.
DISCUSSION
Investigative Sergeant Woolery and Patrol Sergeant Smith were assigned to research
night vision equipment and make a recommendation. After checking out three (3)
brands, they recommended ITT night vision units due to 1) better quality vision; 2)
lower price; 3) lease availabilities; 4) proven field use of ITT equipment by other local
agencies.
The original price quote on this equipment was obtained in May, 1997. Since that time,
prices have gone up. As a result, current price quotes were obtained on five (5) patrol
units (vs. 6 units), and one investigative unit with camera attachment equipment to stay
within the budget amount.
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05/13/98
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Per the city purchase policy, two (2) price quotes were obtained (see attachments).
The purchase must be approved by the City Administrator.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
As noted above, there is $4,500 designated each year for the next thee (3) years for
the lease purchase. The quoted lease price per year for aIi equipment is $4,243.32.
Aiternatives
Purchase equipment outright this year. Cost factors:
Three- (3) year lease total cost $12,729.98
Purchase of equipment in'98 cost $10,715.47
Cost of lease
$2,014.51
The interest charges on this 3-year lease is 11 %
RECOMMENDATION
It is my recommendation that the night vision equipment as noted on the attached bid
sheet be purchased from Blue Line Law Enforcement Gear who had the lowest bid.
If funding can be located in the current budget, it would be cost effective for the long
run to purchase the equipment without using the lease. If funding can't be located, we
should proceed with the lease agreement.
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FROM : Panasonic FAX SYSTEM
QUOTATION
DATE: Aprii 9, 9998
FROM: North Country Productio�s, lnc.
12272 Oakieaf Court
Attn: Brad Anderson
Burnsville, MN 55337
Te1-612-894-6173
Fax-612-707-9157
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TO: City of Cotkage Grove Police Department
Attn: Sgt. Craig Woolery
Fax-612-458-2820
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Thank you for ynur inquiry regartling !TT Night Vision Equipment. We would be happy to provide the
following equipment to serve your �eeds�
I7EMS:
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,(8'f� F6201A NE Monocular � $1695.00 ea $481�9:98- ��/�J.Suv
(1) F601 Q Pocketscope �$1995.00 ea $ 1895.00
{1) F8010�X1 Kit �$ 295.00 ea $ 295.00
(1) DX Classic Kit �$ 399.00 ea $ 399.a0
Pnces are subject to change, shoWd a delay be encountered in piacing your order.
Please let us know at any time how we may be of further help to your orc,�anization.
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