REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of contract agreement with The City of Westminster for use of the Westminster Firearm Training Facility
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Statement of Issue:
Approval of a two-year contract agreement with the City of Westminster to continue access and use of their Firearms Training Facility located at 7351 W. Hazard in Westminster, CA. The current hourly rate is $600.00 for full day use, and $300.00 for half-day use.
Financial Impact:
The proposed contract for FY 2020/2021 will lock the daily rental rate at $600.00 and half-day rental rate at $300.00. There are currently $50,000 in funding allocated for the City of Westminster in the FY 20/21 budget, Business Unit 10070303, (Acct. #68560) for the use of this facility.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a two-year “Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement” with the City of Westminster to continue access and use of their Firearms Training Facility beginning on July 1, 2020.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Huntington Beach City Council approved the contract agreement with the City of Westminster to access and conduct firearms training at their Firearms Training Facility, on July 1, 2018, and the term of agreement will expire on June 30, 2020.
During the terms of the prior contract with the City of Westminster, the Huntington Beach Police Department has had no adverse issues with the training center or the City of Westminster.
The City of Huntington Beach is required to conduct periodic firearms training and qualifications. In order to maintain a safe, cost-effective, and successful firearms training program, the police department recommends the City continue the contract with the City of Westminster to continue conducting firearms training and qualifications at this facility. The City of Westminster has requested the term of the contract stay at 2-years. The contract requires a general liability insurance policy, worker’s compensation coverage, and a hold harmless agreement.
The City of Westminster Training Facility offers the ability to schedule firearms training to include the use of the firearms range, arrest and control room, classrooms and firearms cleaning room. Huntington Beach police officers are often required to conduct firearms training on-duty. The close proximity of this facility to Huntington Beach, allows for a timely return to the city in the case of an emergency. The only other alternative for firearms training at this time is in Norco, CA.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Westminster