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Olney accepts $21,600 reimbursement grant to replace obsolete Tasers
Summary
Police Chief Wimmer told the council a $21,600 reimbursement grant will cover six Tasers; council approved accepting the grant and amending the police budget to allow purchase and later reimbursement.
Police Chief Wimmer asked the council to accept a reimbursement grant of $21,600 that will cover the purchase of six Tasers, saying several current devices are obsolete and batteries are no longer manufactured.
"The grant was for 21,600 dollars. It can only be used to purchase 6 tasers," Chief Wimmer said, adding the award was made Oct. 14 and that the city must purchase devices first and then seek reimbursement.
Councilman Miller moved to accept the grant and amend the police budget accordingly; a colleague seconded the motion. Council discussed the timing and the procurement steps briefly and approved the resolution by voice vote. Members did not record a roll‑call tally in the public transcript.
The council did not specify vendor selection or the timeline for reimbursement in the meeting record; Chief Wimmer said staff are "working through everything" related to Taser supplies and replacement.
