HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-069 CCRits adoption: Member Debra Hilstrom introduced the following resolution and moved
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RESOLUTION NO. 9nnD-69
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2000 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ACCELERATED REPLACEMENT OF THE SMART RADAR TRAILER
WHEREAS, in 1993 the City first obtained a Speed Monitoring Awareness Trailer
(SMART) for use in neighborhood traffic law enforcement, and it has been used very effectively
since that time; and
WHEREAS, the computer and printer portion of the SMART unit have
malfunctioned, and are not able to be repaired ; and
WHEREAS, the Central Garage had scheduled this unit for replacement in 2001, and
has accumulated $13,889.19 in replacement funds; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department and the Administrative Traffic Committee
recommend that the SMART trailer be replaced immediately so it can continue to be used as an
effective traffic law enforcement tool; and
WHEREAS, a quote of $14,740 has been obtained from Kustom Signals, Inc. to
replace the SMART unit with a new unit, including software package; and
WHEREAS, LeSeuer County has offered to purchase the City's existing SMART unit
as is for $5,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The 2000 Central Garage budget is hereby amended to provide for the
immediate purchase of a replacement SMART trailer from Kustom Signals,
Inc. at a cost of $14,740.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sell the replaced
SMART unit to LeSeuer County for its offer of $5,000.
Resolution No. 2000-69
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Date
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ATTEST: ~OVY~YI
City Clerk
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Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Myrna Kragness, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Ppppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.