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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Kim Bogart, Chief of Police
DATE:1/3/2023
RE:Request for Authorization to Use Equitable Sharing Funds to Purchase Replacement Pistols

REQUEST:

I respectfully request Council authorize the replacement purchase of 55 Glock Semi-automatic pistols and ancillary accessories to include holsters, using Equitable Sharing Funds.



DISCUSSION
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All of our police officers are issued Glock Model 35, 40 caliber pistols as their duty weapons. Officers in some specialized positions are also issued Glock Model 27 pistols. The weapons currently in use are nearly ten years old. Thousands of rounds of ammunition have been fired through them which results in normal wear. To ensure reliable function as duty weapons, Glock, Inc. recommends the inspection and possible replacement of the magazines, extractor, firing pin, firing pin safety, recoil spring assembly, and Glock night sights which can total approximately $174.00 per pistol. None of our pistol components have been proactively inspected and are only repaired when a malfunction occurs. The purchase and replacement of these critical parts is anticipated to approach or exceed the replacement cost of our current pistols.

This is an opportune time to trade in these weapons and replace them new upgraded pistols at a substantial savings.

Quotes for replacements have been obtained from three authorized Florida Glock distributors. Lawmen’s & Shooters’ Supply, Inc. 701 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, FL 32780, provided the lowest quote for Glock Model 45 pistols, pistol lights, and holsters.



RECOMMENDATION:

I recommend your approval to expend $11,695.00 from Equitable Sharing Funds for this purchase.



BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

None, as this purchase will be made using Equitable Sharing Funds.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Glock Pistol Maintenance and Price Comparison LetterCover Memo
Quote: Lawman's & Shooter's Supply, Inc.Cover Memo
Quote: Lou's Police Distributors, Inc.Cover Memo
Quote: GT Distributors, Inc.Cover Memo