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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 I
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.
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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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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