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SR - - APPROPRIATION FROM STATE ASSET FORFEITURE UNRESERVED FUND FOR BALLISTIC GLASS1. SUBJECT A request to appropriate $29,980 from the State Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund balance for the purchase of ballistic glass from KTM Enterprises. 2. SUMMARY Front - office staff are vulnerable and exposed to events that occur in the lobby. The installation of bullet resistant transaction windows offer a barrier between the public and office staff. This added security will help protect our officers and support personnel from outside threats. 3. RECOMMENDATION 1. Authorize the appropriation of $29,980 from (357) State Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 357.4011.55131.00000, State Asset Forfeiture, Equipment. 4. FISCAL IMPACT Upon appropriation, funds will be available to cover the cost of the ballistic glass as follows: 357.4011.55131.00000 Federal Asset Forfeiture, Equipment $29,980 5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) la. Provide for a Safe Community Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure public safety. 6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Public Safety Goal 6.0 Provide public safety services of the highest quality. Policy 6.1: Provide the Police Department with adequate personnel, equipment and state- of -the- art technology to effectively combat crime, meet existing and projected service demands, and provide crime prevention programs. These resources should be provided prior to anticipated needs. 7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND The Police Department's front lobby operates with five open and exposed transaction windows to service the public. These areas have been and still remain a burden to the department's security system. Due to the recent threats, active shooter incidents, and the relocation of the probationer's interview room, the department would like to include ballistic glass as an additional security measure. Front - office staff are vulnerable and exposed to events that occur in the lobby. Reconfiguring the location of the probationer's interview room, while necessary to enhance security, exposes front - office staff to gang and drug offenders. In addition, the influx of transients with mental illnesses and disturbances makes personnel feel less safe at their workstation. The installation of bullet resistant transaction windows offer a barrier between the public and office staff. This added security will help protect our officers and support personnel from outside threats. Ballistic glass at all five transaction windows will secure the facility and provide protection for our employees, the Communications Center, and the City's Emergency Operations Center. The department was able to locate two vendors with experience in this type of work, their bids are listed below. Vendor Name Bid Amount KTM Enterprises $29,980 Orange Mirror and Glass $37,786 Upon review of the bid proposals, the Police Department has determined that the bid from KTM Enterprises was reasonably priced and offered a high - quality material. KTM Enterprises has been contracted for services by surrounding agencies for the installation of ballistic glass. We are confident and satisfied with their work and would like to award the bid to KTM Enterprises. The Orange Police Department recommends the purchase of the ballistic glass from KTM Enterprises in an amount not to exceed $29,980. 8. ATTACHMENTS KTM Enterprises Orange Mirror and Glass Approval letters for use of State Asset Forfeiture funds