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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 4570 – Adopting Procedures Related to the BearCat Armored Response and Rescue Vehicle
MEETING DATE: November 17, 2014
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 4570
BACKGROUND: In accordance with City Commission action taken on October 6, 2014,
Resolution 4570 adopts three specific BearCat procedure steps: 1. In October 2015, the Police Chief will submit a report to the City Manager and City
Commission detailing the first year’s use and operation of the BearCat vehicle. The
report will include the vehicle’s use, costs of maintenance, and any other activities
pertinent to its operation; 2. Ensure that the BearCat will not be re-equipped and/or modified without prior
notification and approval of the City Commission. For the purposes of this
resolution, “re-equipped and/or modified” means the addition of equipment or options
that modify the BearCat in any way from its current state as of the date of this resolution; and
3. Ensure that any changes in protocol for use of the vehicle will be reviewed and
approved by the Commission prior to implementation. Additionally, the Commission
will be immediately informed of any breaches in protocol during the reporting period. The intent of this policy is to ensure that the public, City Commission, and City Manager are
kept informed regarding the use, operation, maintenance costs, modification, and changes in
protocol for the BearCat Vehicle within its first year of use.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachment: Resolution 4570 Report compiled on: November 3, 2014
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4570
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE BEARCAT ARMORED
RESPONSE AND RESCUE VEHICLE.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman owns and maintains a BearCat for the safety of
Southwest Montana residents and our regional Special Response Team; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission directed staff to take three steps to ensure City
Commission and City Manager notification and proper authorization regarding the BearCat’s
use, maintenance costs, modification, and changes in protocol within its first year of use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that these procedures related to the BearCat are adopted:
Section 1
In October 2015, the Police Chief will submit a report to the City Manager and City
Commission detailing the first year’s use and operation of the BearCat vehicle. The report will
include the vehicle’s use, costs of maintenance, and any other activities pertinent to its operation.
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Section 2
The BearCat will only be re-equipped or modified with prior notification and approval
of the City Commission. “Re-equipped or modified” means additions of equipment or options
that modify the BearCat in any way from its current state as of the date of this resolution.
Section 3
The City Commission will be informed, review, and approve changes in protocol, before
any protocols are modified and implemented. The Commission will be immediately informed
of any breaches in protocol during the reporting period.
Section 4
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 17th day of November, 2014.
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JEFFREY K. KRAUSS
Mayor ATTEST:
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STACY ULMEN, CMC City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney
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