HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-27 17-122 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 17-122
Date: March 27, 2017
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Appropriating $ 24,131.95 from the State Drug Forfeiture Account
for the purpose of purchasing computerized drug testing system.
Responsible Department: Police
Commentary: The attached resolve will appropriate $24,131.95 from the State Drug Forfeiture
account to purchase a computerized drug testing unit for the purpose of safely and accurately
identifying suspected narcotics and other unknown substances without the necessity of an officer
having direct contact with the substance. If approved, the City will purchase Tru Narc, an
analyzer manufactured by Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments of Tewksbury, MA. It
is the same testing equipment used by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and police agencies
across the state including Portland and Lewiston.
This purchase was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee on February 6, 2017.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Department Head
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City Manager
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Assigned to Councilor Sprague
CITY OF BANGOR
17-122
MARCH 27, 2017
(TITLE.) Resolve, Appropriating $ 24,131.95 from the State Drug Forfeiture Account for the purpose of
purchasing computerized drug testing system.
By the City Council of the Oty of Bangor.•
RESOLVED
THAT $24,131.95 be appropriated from the police department state drug forfeiture account to purchase
a computerized drug testing unit for the purpose of safely and accurately identifying suspected
narcotics and other unknown substances without the necessity of an officer having direct contact With
dangerous substance.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 27, 2017
CR 17-122
FIRST READING
CITY CLERI
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 10, 2017
CR 17-122
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLE