FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to transfer up to $8,863.00 from Police Capital Vehicle Account 21020101-57510 to Police Capital New Equipment Account 21020101-57300 to allow for the replacement of critical accident investigation and reconstruction equipment for Ledyard Police Department.
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Background:
The Department has an Accident Investigation/Reconstruction Team consisting of specially trained officers who investigate fatal and serious injury crashes in town. In 2017, the department led the formation of the Southeast Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit in partnership with the Stonington and the Town of Groton Police Departments. These specially trained officers utilize special measuring devices that utilize lasers for accurate mapping and reconstruction of crash scenes. The equipment owned by Ledyard Police Department is now outdated and recently experienced a total failure which delayed the completion of a fatal crash investigation. The department is requesting this transfer of funds to replace the failing equipment.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
Replace the equipment per the attached quote at the state contract price.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
Account #21020101-57510 Police Capital - Vehicle has a current, unencumbered balance of $147,865.
Account #21020101-57300 Police Capital - New Equipment has a current, unencumbered balance of $1.
Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
I support this request in support of a critical role these officers play in accident reconstruction. This team has been deployed in multiple area towns to provide this crucial service.
Meeting Action Detail:
Finance Committee Meeting 07/19/2023:
File #: 23-1823 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title:
Moved: Ingalls Seconded: Ryan
Action: Recommend to Approve
Minute Note:
Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor Ryan
Discussion: Councilor Saums stated the Ledyard Police Department ...
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