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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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DATE:
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July 26, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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August 7, 2007
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Sheriff Greg Munks
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SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of a Donation of a Truck from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to accept the donation of a 1997 Ford F-350 Truck from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, valued at approximately $6,000, for use of the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.
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Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.
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This donation will enhance the ability of law enforcement to protect innocent persons and apprehend and neutralize dangerous individuals, in order to provide a safe community for all residents in San Mateo County.
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BACKGROUND:
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The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team provide a ready response to situations that are beyond the capabilities of normally equipped and trained law enforcement personnel.
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DISCUSSION:
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The Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has expressed a desire to donate a 1997 Ford F-350 Truck to the County for use by the Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team. The truck has a value of approximately $6,000. The truck will hold the needed equipment which has been displaced due to the SWAT van’s technical upgrades to create a Tactical Command Post.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to legal form.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Annual maintenance cost for the truck will be approximately $1,000 which will be paid from the SWAT Unit Budget and has been included in the Sheriff’s Office Recommended FY 2007-08 Budget.
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