HomeMy WebLinkAboutC7. Resolution 4604, Intoximeters
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Rich McLane, Deputy Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution 4604 – Donation of City equipment to other government agency.
MEETING DATE: June 8, 2015
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Pass and Approve Resolution 4604 allowing three Intoximeters to
be donated to Gallatin County Drug and Alcohol Services.
BACKGROUND: The Police Department has recently purchased new Intoximeters to gather
breath samples to determine blood alcohol content of persons as part of DUI investigations or other investigations regarding where alcohol presence or levels in a person need to be
determined. Older units are of little to no value for police operations. Gallatin County Drug and
Alcohol Services have asked for three Intoximeters for their uses. This donation would be an
appropriate and acceptable partnership to address alcohol abuse.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As recommended by the commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachments:
Resolution 4604
Report compiled on: May 22, 2015
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OTHER GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES WITHIN THE STATE OF MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman Police Department has recently purchased new
intoximeters used to verify the levels of alcohol on the breath of persons; and
WHEREAS, the intoximeters replace older, less reliable intoximeters that have minimal
value and are no longer needed; and
WHEREAS, the Gallatin County Drug and Alcohol Services has a need for three
intoximeters; and
WHEREAS, Article 6, Div. 5, Bozeman Municipal Code, grants the City of Bozeman
the power to donate property which is no longer necessary for the conduct of City business; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana;
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The City Commission hereby determines the three Intoximeters to be replaced are no longer
necessary for the conduct of City business and it is in the best interest of the City to donate the
three Intoximeters to Gallatin County Drug and Alcohol Services.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the 8th day of June, 2015.
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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