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Council hears police department quotes to replace firearms; staff says purchase is in budget
Summary
A department representative reported two vendor quotes for Glock 45 pistols with optics — one at $7,010 including trade-in and another at $7,310 — and told the council the purchase would be within the department's existing budget.
A city agency official reported to the council on vendor quotes to replace department firearms and sought authorization to proceed within the department's budget.
The official said one vendor quoted $7,010 for the weapon package, including a trade-in, while another vendor quoted $7,310. "It is the budget," the official said when asked whether the purchase was budgeted, and noted he had called a staff member (Jennifer) to confirm.
Councilors did not vote on the firearm purchase during the excerpted segments; the item was presented with vendor quotes and a request for approval to purchase from the lower-priced vendor if the council authorized it.
The council's discussion emphasized confirming the funding source and ensuring procurement followed budget and purchasing rules before finalizing any purchase.
