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RESOLUTION 6025
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIE\V
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SPEED DETECTION
RADAR UNIT AS A REPLACEMENT TO AN EXISTING UNIT
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Depm1ment is currently utilizing a "MPH BEE
36" dual antenna speed detection radar unit, which has been in service since 1988; and,
WHEREAS, the MPH BEE 36 has recently been in more frequent need of service and
repair; and,
WHEREAS, $1700.00 was budgeted in 2003 for the replacement of one radar unit, this
amount being based on a quote for a basic feature, single antenna model; and,
WHEREAS, after obtaining research and recommendations from other law enforcement
agencies, the "Stalker DSR" dual antenna model comes highly recommended; and,
WHEREAS, the state bid price of52576.00 + tax of$167.00 (total of$2743) for the
Stalker DSR was the lowest price obtained, and the bid expires on June 30, 2003; and,
. WHEREAS, the amount of$5,500 was budgeted in the police forfeiture fund in 2003 for
unspecified equipment or matching amounts for grants; and
WHEREAS, the additional necessary funds up to $1100.00, will be made up from
monies available from the police forfeiture fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby authorize staff to purchase one "Stalker DSR" speed detection radar unit utilizing S I 700.00
from the police equipment budget and up to $1100.00, from the police forfeiture fund.
Adopted this 9th day of June, 2003.
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James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
ATTEST
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