HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance#4250 ORDINANCE #4250
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 5.56 CARBINES, ASSESSORIES
AND TRAINING FOR THE CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS:
AUGUST 17, 2021
PUBLISHED BY THE CITY CLERK PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON:
AUGUST 17, 2021
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF FULTON )
CERTIFICATE
I, Diana Pavley-Rock, certify that I am the duly elected City Clerk of
the CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
I further certify that on August 17,2021 , the City Council of such
municipality passed and approved Ordinance#4250 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 5.56 CARBINES,ASSESSORIES
AND TRAINING FOR THE CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
The ordinance attached is a true and correct copy of the ordinance adopted by Canton
City Council.
DATED AT CANTON, ILLINOIS, THIS 1rD G ST 2021
Diana ey- oc , Clerk
Seal City of Canton, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 4250
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
5.56MM CARBINES, ACCESSORIES,AND TRAINING FOR THE
CANTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS,the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois ("City"), is a non-home rule unit
of government;
WHEREAS, Section 11-61-3 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-61-3)
provides, in part:
The corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000
inhabitants shall have the express power to purchase or lease either real estate or personal
property for public purposes through contracts which provide for the consideration for such
purchase or lease to be paid through installments to be made at stated intervals during a
certain period of time,but, in no case, shall such contracts provide for the consideration to
be paid during a period of time in excess of 20 years nor shall such contracts provide for
the payment of interest at a rate of more than that permitted in"An Act to authorize public
corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants
subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended.I
The indebtedness incurred under this Section when aggregated with existing indebtedness
may not exceed the debt limits provided in Division 5 of Article 8 of this Code;
WHEREAS,the City is in need of a new firearms to be used for public purposes,including
but not limited to public safety;
WHEREAS, the City has obtained quotes related to the purchase of a new 5.56mm
carbines,with related options,accessories,and training related thereto (hereinafter collectively the
"Firearms");
WHEREAS,the corporate authorities find it to be clearly in the public's interest to proceed
with the purchase of the Firearms and has agreed, by this Ordinance, by at least a vote of two-
thirds (2/3)to waive competitive bidding requirements;
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Canton have determined that it is
necessary and in the best interest to purchase the Firearms for the City of Canton, set forth in
"Exhibit A."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Canton hereby finds as fact the recitals set forth above and are incorporated
herein as though fully set forth;
2. Any applicable competitive bidding requirements set forth by Illinois law and the Canton
Municipal Code are hereby waived;
3. The quote for the purchase of the Firearms in the amount up to $22,500.00 substantially as
attached hereto as"Exhibit A,"plus necessary taxes,titles/registrations,and fees,is hereby
APPROVED and should come from the 911 fund.
4. The Mayor and/or Public Safety Director is hereby authorized to execute and deliver any
and all purchase agreements, purchase orders, or other documents necessary to purchase
the Firearms;
5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage by the City
Council of the City of Canton and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH day of August, 2021.
AYES: Mayor McDowell, Alderperson Greg Gossett, Angela Lingenfelter, Jeff Fritz,
Angela Hale, Craig West, John Lovell, Justin Nelson,Andra Chamberlin
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPRO ED:
By: /V v" �ja
Kent McDowel , ayor
ATTEST:
QUiana'i7a'4v1'e'yy-1ock, City erk
Springfield Armory Saint carbine (ST916556BM) —
5.56mm Caliber, 16 inch barrel, semi-auto fire controls —
Law .Enforcement Agency Price $634.23
Aimpoint red dot sight — PRO Patrol Rifle Optic — 1x
magnification, quick detach mount - $425
Streamlight weapon-mounted flashlight — TLRIHL — 1000
lumens - $130
This combination of accessories would address several shortcomings with current
carbines: Semi-auto fire control instead of full-auto M16 LESO weapons, adds a
day/night optical sight rather than black iron sights which are almost invisible at night,
adds a weapon-mounted flashlight for target identification.
Obtained pricing from the two prominent Illinois-based manufacturers for identical
specifications. Rock River Arms - $910.00—Springfield Armory-$634.23.
Accessories: magazines, slings, locking racks and training ammunition - $22,000 Max
Big Sky Racks
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Steel Construction -- - -
- High quality and durability for officer
safety ,
Trigger Guards/Anti-Activation
Guards
—Standard and high security available
Electronically Released Locks with
Timer Delay and Push Button
—Allowing access to weapon for 10
seconds without holding release
button
Key Overrides
—Choice of Handcuff, Standard or
Barrel keys in the event of electrical
failure
Adjustable Components �' 1
r
—Allows for proper weapon placement
Padded Weapon Brackets ='
— Protects weapons from maring and
wear and maintaining a rattle-free
environment
Driver-Side Out is Standard
Orientation r-t
— Passenger-Side Out available upon
request on most models i
Transferable Between Vehicles :.
—Allows for safe, convenient and easy
transfer of weapon mounts between J
patrol cars and fleet replacement --
vehicles