IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Finance and Purchasing on behalf of the County to accept a mine-resistant ambush-protected personnel carrier from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, for use by the Sheriff's Office, at no cost to the County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18492, April 28, 2014
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, through the U.S. Department of Defense Excess Property Program (DoD 1033 Program), has approved the issuance of a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) personnel carrier, valued at approximately $250,000.00, for use by the Sheriff's Office; and,
WHEREAS, the Missouri Department of Public Safety is the sponsoring state agency for administration of the DoD 1033 Program; and,
WHEREAS, the 1033 Program provides surplus Department of Defense military equipment to state and local civilian law enforcement agencies for use in counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations, and to enhance officer safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature, under article II, section 16 (21) of the Jackson County Charter, is empowered to acquire property for County purposes, and the Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends accepting said property; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be authorized to accept an MRAP personnel carrier from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, for use by the Sheriff's Office; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to the intent of this Resolution.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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