HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2449MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2449
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY (KOHS) FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,975, FOR PURCHASE OF AN
X-RAY SYSTEM FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD, TO
EXECUTE THE KENTUCKY PROCUREMENT POLICY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS
WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY KOHS
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah, Kentucky desires to make an application for
United States Department of Homeland Security funds to purchase an X -Ray system that would
allow bomb techs the ability to remotely view high-definition X -Ray images of suspected
explosive devices from longer ranges and with greater detail; and
WHEREAS, the system will reduce bomb tech exposure to hazardous devices by
limiting the time spent near a device; and
its shelf -life.
WHEREAS, the current system is no longer supported and has reached the end of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and furnish all required
grant application documentation including the Kentucky Procurement Policy for a 2021 grant
application through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security in the amount of $93,975, to be
used for the purchase of an x-ray system for the Paducah Police Department Bomb Squad. No
local cash or in-kind match is required.
SECTION 2. This order shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its adoption.
ATTEST:
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, April 13, 2021
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, April 13, 2021
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