DEPARTMENT: Police Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William P. McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program Enrollment
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the San Antonio Police Department to submit an annual application, through September 2020, to participate in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program. Submission of the application will make the SAPD eligible to request and obtain a variety of surplus property through the duration of the program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer to state and local law enforcement agencies personal property of the Department of Defense which is determined to be suitable for use by law enforcement officers. The Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program is administered by the Texas Army National Guard which is responsible for facilitating the dispersal of surplus Department of Defense property to Texas law enforcement agencies.
The San Antonio Police Department has participated in the Disposition Services 1033 Program for the past several years and has received approximately 1, 589 individual items under this program.
ISSUE:
The Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program has allowed the SAPD to acquire equipment that has proven critical to protecting and serving the community. Authorization of this ordinance will allow the SAPD to participate in this program through 2020.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may choose not to authorize the submission of the application which would prevent the SAPD from participating in the 1033 Program and require the department to identify funding to purchase equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with participation in this program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval for the submission of an application to participate in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.