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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments with the State of California Highway Patrol (CHP) for use of the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Pistol Range for a period of three years for a total of $28,800.
(District 5)
DISCUSSION
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wishes to renew its agreement to use the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Pistol Range two days each month for regular weapons qualification for their sworn officers. The prior agreement expired on June 30, 2013. The term of the agreement would be from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. In keeping with previous agreements, the CHP has agreed to pay $400 per day, not to exceed $800 per month, for the use of the facility. Either party may terminate the agreement with thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. The CHP has been using the LBPD Range for weapon qualifications since November 1994.
Due to its geographic diversity, the CHP contracts with local law enforcement agencies throughout the State of California for use of ranges to qualify its personnel. The LBPD Pistol Range is a convenient location due to its proximity to the south Los Angeles area office of the CHP.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary Anderson on December 17, 2013 and by Budget Officer Victoria Bell on December 12, 2013.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested at the January 7, 2014 meeting to allow execution of a new agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
This agreement will continue to provide a budgeted General Fund revenue of $9,600 annually, for a total contract amount of $28,800 over three years. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM McDONNELL
CHIEF OF POLICE
JOHN GROSS
DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER