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Mounds View City Council April 11, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 MOTION/SECOND. Thomas/Flaherty. To approve Items B, C, D, E, and F of the Consent • Agenda as presented. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 6494 Authorization to Purchase a Radar Speed Display Trailer from Decatur Electronics for $7450 utilizing forfeiture funds. Council Member Flaherty asked how much is in the forfeiture fund right now. Chief Sommer stated he wasn't sure of the exact balance. Finance Director Hansen stated it was in excess of $20,000. Council Member Flaherty stated he was a firm believer in you get what you pay for, and he asked if they've checked into the quality of this. Chief Sommer stated that Decatur is a manufacturer of police radar equipment, and they've been around for many years. He stated that this particular model is of good quality, and this one has the features that they are looking for. He stated in comparison to the other options, they were more expensive, and Decatur is a solid company that has been around for many years, and the quality will be adequate. • Council Member Stigney asked if the other one was purchased used, and if so, when. Chief Sommer stated he didn't have the exact date when it was purchased, but he knows almost every time they use it, they have to bring it in for repairs. He stated there are mechanical problems with the trailer, and it's hardly worthwhile to continue to use it. Acting Mayor Stigney asked about the warranty. Chief Sommer stated the warranty is for two years for parts and labor. Acting Mayor Stigney asked if it was temperature sensitive. Chief Sommer stated that he believed it worked in cold temperatures, but if it snows on it, that can affect it a little bit. MOTION/SECOND. Gunn/Flaherty. To approve Resolution 6494 Authorization to Purchase a Radar Speed Display Trailer from Decatur Electronics for $7450 utilizing forfeiture funds. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. •