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December 20, 2004
4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief to approve the bid received from DB Acoustics, Inc. to replace
the public address system at the Waterloo Police Department Training Center firing range was
reviewed. At the December 6, 2004 Finance Committee meeting, Custom Communications Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa was awarded the bid in the amount of$5,672.00. On December 13, 2004, the
Police Department was informed that Custom Communications closed their Waterloo office on
November 30, 2004 and consolidated this office with the main office in Rochester, Minnesota.
Since Custom Communications is no longer located in Waterloo, the Police Department is
requesting that DB Acoustic Inc. of Marion, Iowa with a bid of $5,530.00 be awarded the
project. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 22, 2004
4:25 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Clark, Cole.
Members absent: Schmitt.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for workstations, furniture, floor
coverings and paint for the Investigative Division and other areas in the Police Department was
reviewed. The modular workstations in the Investigative Division and the workstations that the
Administrative Secretaries use on the first and second floors are at least 12 years old. The floor
coverings and the wall and ceiling paint in these areas and other offices on the first and second
floors are approximately 8 years old. The carpet is badly worn and frayed due to the amount of
traffic. Moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent:
Schmitt. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase 12 Mobile Vision brand System 7
In-Car audio/video recording systems at a cost of $3,250.00 per system was reviewed. The
Police Department was recently awarded a grant in the amount of$6,000.00 from the Governor's
Traffic Safety Bureau. Included in the grant award is $3,500.00 for the purchase of one in-car
audio/video recording system. The Police Department currently has a balance of$37,033.00 in
the FY 2003 and FY 2004 Capital Improvements Program general obligation bond funds that are
designated for the Police Department to purchase in-car audio/video equipment. The equipment
is used to record traffic stops, arrests and conversations which are used in the investigation of
criminal and traffic offenses. Mobile Vision is the manufacturer of the Police Department's
present in-car audio/video systems, and they would like to continue utilizing the Mobile Vision
brand because the components are compatible and interchangeable with each other and can be
moved from one car to another as needed. Mobile Vision is offering their System 7 In-Car
Video cameras and related equipment for $3,250.00 per system. Moved by Cole, seconded by
Clark that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to promote a Sergeant from a current Civil
Service List was reviewed. In June 2004, the Police Department received a grant from the
FY2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program. The Waterloo Police Department
was designated to administer the grant on behalf of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Network
(LEIN) Region 2. The grant allows the Police Department to establish a LEIN Region 2
Intelligence Unit and requires that certain positions be filled through the Police Department.
One position is a Grant Manager Specialists and another position is an Information Tech Support
Worker, both which would staffed by civilian personnel. The other positions would be a sworn
sergeant and police officer. Moving a sergeant to the Intelligence Unit will create a vacancy
within the supervisory ranks of the Police Department. In order to maintain adequate
supervision of department personnel, the Police Department would like to promote a police
officer from an existing promotional list to the rank of sergeant. The LEIN grant is presently
funded through November 2005. If funding for the LEIN grant is not renewed, the Police
Depai intent will be able to absorb these new positions by not replacing retired officer positions.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent:
Schmitt. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:28 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
November 1, 2004
3:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to appoint a Data Systems/Records Section
Manager from a current Civil Service List was reviewed. The position is vacant due to the
retirement of Greg Maifield in July 2004. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request
be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
October 18, 2004
4:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase a HP color laserjet printer at an
approximate cost of$2,913.00 was reviewed. The printer is used by the Police Department's
Administrative Division. The current color laserjet printer is approximately four years old and
has been repeatedly malfunctioning due to paper path problems. Iowa Business Machines Inc.
estimated that it would cost $1,020.50 to repair the printer and $2,913.00 for a new laserjet
printer. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
September 27, 2004
4:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bid received for 5-part Iowa Uniform Citation and Complaint Form was reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Professional Office Services Inc. $1,807.60
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Professional Offices Services
Inc. in the amount of $1,807.60 be accepted. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase five electric motors, a master
control panel and new generation PA system for the Police Department Training Center at an
approximate cost of $9,000.00 was reviewed. The Police Department Training Center at 348
North Elk Run Road is equipped with a 10-lane turning target firing range. The ten turning
targets are operated by five electric motors. The motors and targets are controlled from a master
control panel located in the firing range control tower. The firing range is also equipped with an
electronic public address system. The electric motors and the master control panel are at least 20
years old, and the PA system is at least 25 years old. Due to the age, extensive use of the
equipment and continual need of repair, the Police Chief is requesting authorization to purchase
five electric motors, a master control panel and new generation PA system. The Police
Department has $10,000.00 budgeted in the FY05 Capital Improvements Program for the
purchase of the equipment. The Police Department will seek bids for the equipment. Moved by
Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMIT FEE
September 7, 2004
4:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Captain for authorization to seek bids for standard 5-part Iowa Uniform
Citation and Complaint form was reviewed. Part of the duties and responsibilities of the Police
Department is the enforcement of traffic violations pursuant to the State Code of Iowa and
Waterloo Code of Ordinances. To enable officers to perform this task, they are provided with 5-
part Iowa Uniform Citation and Complaint forms used to cite traffic violators. Moved by
Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
August 23, 2004
3:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to seek bids for a new 2005 Chassis and
Ambulance Box was reviewed. The purchase of a new ambulance is part of the 2004 General
Obligation Bond Equipment purchase. This is a five-year replacement cycle for ambulances, and
it will replace a 1992 medic unit. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:18 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
August 9, 2004
4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Captain for authorization to purchase 32 bulletproof vests for police
officers at a cost of$16,065.92 was reviewed. In June 2004 the Police Department was awarded
a grant from the Office of the Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership, in the amount of
$7,885.12. The grant is used to reimburse the Police Department for 50 percent of the cost of
purchasing bulletproof vests for officers. The Police Department has a current balance of surplus
Bulletproof Partnership grant monies in the amount of$6,936.64 form a previous award. The
surplus monies plus the monies from the new award total $14,821.76. Presently, there are 12
officers whose vests have exceeded the shelf life and need to be replaced. Additionally, the
Police Department will need 20 more vests to accommodate anticipated new hires and to have
some vests in reserve in the event an officer's vest is damaged, etc. The Police Department has
placed a bid in place, and vests ordered prior to January 1, 2005 will cost $492.82 each, and vests
ordered after January 1, 2005 will increase in price to $517.46 each. The Police Department
would like to purchase 20 new vests at $492.82 each and 12 vests at $517.46 each for a total of
$16,065.92. The Police Department has $10,000.00 budgeted in Capital Improvement funds for
the purchase of bulletproof vests. Fifty percent of the cost to purchase the vests will be
reimbursed through the Office of Justice Programs, Bulletproof Vest Partnership. Moved by
Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:02 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
August 2, 2004
4:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Captain for authorization to appoint one police officer from a current
Civil Service List was reviewed. One of the newest probationary police officers recently left
employment with the Waterloo Police Department, resulting in a reduction in the number of
officers assigned to the department. In June, the Police Department was granted permission to
hire seven new officers due to retirements and grant funding. The Police Department is in the
process of filling three positions by August 30, 2004, with four more to be hired by September
13, 2004. Due to the recent vacancy, the Police Department now needs to hire one extra police
officer. This request to fill one more police officer position effective August 30, 2004 brings
the number of first round new hires to four. Funding for the police officer is included in the
FY05 Budget. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to promote a Fire Lieutenant and hire one
firefighter from a current Civil Service List was reviewed. On August 23, 2004, Lt. Roger
Boyd will retire from Waterloo Fire Rescue. This retirement will leave the Fire Department
short a supervisory position that needs to be filled in order to provide adequate supervision. A
lieutenant position is a professional, technical, supervisory position responsible for direct
supervision and command of fire personnel at an assigned fire station and on an assigned shift.
The Fire Department projects a savings of$826.80 to promote one Lieutenant. Lt. Boyd was a
ten-year Lieutenant and the promotion position would be a base Lieutenant with a lower
salary. Funding for the promotion is included in the FY05 Budget. The promotion will leave
Waterloo Fire Rescue short one firefighter. Funding for the firefighter position is included in
the FY05 Budget. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole
that the meeting be adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 19, 2004
3:35 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for Tactical Unit Marksman Rifles were reviewed:
Trade-In
Bidder Bid Amount Allowance Total Bid
Harris Firearms $5,571.00 $1,000.00 $4,571.00
Shore Galleries, Inc. $5,736.00 $ 500.00 $5,236.00
It was the recommendation of the Captain John Beckman that the low bid from Harris Firearms
in the amount of $4,571.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for security surveillance and alarm systems for City Hall were
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
RC Systems $19,601.40
Electronic Engineering $25,365.35
Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Company $25,934.00
Communications Engineering Company $32,697.37
It was the recommendation of Captain John Beckman that the low bid from RC Systems in the
amount of $19,601.40 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:39 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 6, 2004
4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for ammunition for the Police Dep.'lnient were reviewed:
Bidder Ammunition Bid Amount
Gil Herbert Federal TRU .223 55 grn. JHP $170.10 per 500
Federal American Eagle .308 150 grn. FMJ $172.90 per 500
Federal Gold Medal Match .308 168 grn. SBTHP $238.90 per 500
OMB Police Supply Winchester Ranger SXT .40 S&W 180 grn. JHP $88.50 per 500
Winchester .40 S&W 180 grn. FMJ $62.00 per 500
No Brand Specific 12 ga. 23/4"AA 71/2 Shotshell $44.25 per 250
Winchester Ranger 12 ga. 23/4" 00 LR Buckshot $63.75 per 250
Winchester Ranger 12 ga. 23/4" LR 1 oz. Slug $72.00 per 250
Scheels of Cedar Falls Winchester white box .223 55 grn. FMJ $72.38 per 500
Streichers Police Equ.FX 9mm Simmunition(red dye) $31.50 per 50
FX .38 Simmunition (blue dye) $42.00 per 100
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the above bids be accepted. Moved by
Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion
carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase diversionary device casings and
reloads and beanbag impact munitions at a total cost of$2,402.40 was reviewed. The Waterloo
Police Department Tactical Unit is responsible for handling any high-risk incidents that may
occur in the city. High-risk incidents include, but are not limited to: armed barricaded persons,
armed suicidal person(s), wanted persons who are armed and refusing to surrender or threatening
resistance, raids on locations known or suspected to contain weapons, hijackings and terrorists
incidents. Some of the equipment available to the officers who are assigned to the Tactical Unit
to help them in dealing with these types of incidents is Armor Holdings/Def-Tec brand
diversionary device casings and reloads and beanbag impact munitions. These munitions are
considered as less lethal options that are available to officers to help them defuse these types of
situations. Tactical unit officers not only receive annual certification in the use and deployment
of these munitions, but they also use these devices during their monthly training sessions so they
maintain their level of proficiency. The Police Department has been using the Armor
Holdings/Def-Tec brand munitions for several years and have experienced a great deal of
success in their performance and effectiveness. The purchase of the diversionary device casings
and reloads and beanbag impact munitions will allow the Police Department to have an ample
supply of munitions on hand for re-certification/training purposes and for use in high-risk
incidents. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:49 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 21, 2004
4:25 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The bids received for photographic supplies for FY 05 for the Police Department's Crime
Laboratory were reviewed. Bids were received from Porter's Camera Warehouse Outlet Store
and Walden Photo. The bid from Porter's Camera Warehouse Outlet Store was incomplete and
did not meet the specifications. The total bid from Walden Photo was $8,205.06. It is the
recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Walden Photo in the amount of$8,205.06
be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said recommendation be approved.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The bids received for Photographic Processing/Printing for FY 05 for the Police Department's
Crime Laboratory were reviewed. One bid was received from Walden Photo as follows:
Description Bid Amount
135 mm Color Film Processing $ .99 each roll
120 C-41 Color Film Processing $ .99 each roll
3 x 5 Color Reprints $ .39 each
5 x 5 Color Reprints $ .74 each
8 x 8 Color Reprints No Bid Submitted
8 x 10 Color Enlargements $2.90 each
11 x 11 Color Enlargements $4.90 each
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Walden Photo be accepted.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for uniform and accessories for the Police Department were
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Palace Clothiers $1,702.00
Wertjes Uniforms $1,689.60
The difference between the two bids is $12.40. As part of the contract with Palace Clothiers, the
Police Department would have to buy out the $3,000.00 inventory of uniforms and accessories
on hand. The vendor is required to maintain the $3,000.00 inventory as part of the contract, so
that the uniforms and accessories can be purchased as needed. Palace Clothiers' bid is the same
price as last year's bid. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Palace
Clothiers in the amount of $1,702.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations for authorization to install flashing
beacons in the 1000 block of West 5th Street at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 to alert traffic of a
lower speed limit as they enter the Irving Elementary School zone was reviewed. An ordinance
change will be needed to lower the speed limit in the 1000 block of West 5th Street from 35 mph
to 25 mph when the lights are flashing. The Waterloo School District will reimburse the city for
the cost of materials. The beacons will flash one-half hour before school starts and 15 minutes
after school starts and the same in the afternoon. Discussion are being held as to who will pay
the electrical bill. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 14, 2004
4:10 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as amended, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to
seek bids for three Remington brand model 700LE .308 caliber rifles, three Han-is brand bi-pods
and three Leuopold brand Mark 4 LR/Tactical scopes be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion
carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to appoint three Police Officers on or before
August 30, 2004 and four Police Officers effective September 13, 2004 was reviewed. The
Police Department was recently notified that they are the recipients of two grants that will allow
them to fund two police officer positions. The grants are the Eastern Iowa Clandestine Lab
Enforcement grant with 100 percent funding and the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART)
grant with 75 percent funding and a 25 percent match. Three police officers and a lieutenant
have or will retire between May 8, 2004 and July 12, 2004. In addition two officers are on active
military duty. Officer Darin Rulapaugh is not expected to return to the Police Department until
June 2005 and Officer Eric Schuler is not expected to return until October 2004. The Police
Chief is requesting authorization to fill three positions for police officer effective on or before
August 30, 2004. In addition, the Police Chief is requesting to fill four positions for police
officer effective September 13, 2004 due to the retirement of a Lieutenant and three Police
Officers. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to promote one Lieutenant position effective
June 15, 2004, one Lieutenant position effective July 1, 2004 and one Sergeant position effective
July 1, 2004 was reviewed. In October 2001 former Lieutenant Allen Pryor retired from the
Police Department, and that position has gone unfilled since his retirement. A sergeant is
performing the duties and responsibilities performed by the retired Lieutenant. On June 29, 2004
Lieutenant Jack Stainbrook will retire from the Police Department. This retirement will create a
vacancy within the Department. The Police Chief is requesting authorization to promote one
Lieutenant's position effective June 15, 2004 and one Lieutenant's position effective July 1,
2004. In addition, the Police Chief is requesting authorization to promote one Sergeant position
to fill the vacancy created by the July 1, 2004 Lieutenant promotion. The Sergeant's promotion
would be effective July 1, 2004. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to begin the Civil Service process for Clerk I
was reviewed. The position is vacant due to a retirement on June 10, 2004. Moved by Schmitt,
seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to begin the Civil Service process for Records
Supervisor/Data Systems Manager was reviewed. The current Records Supervisor/Data Systems
Manager will retire from the Police Department on July 16, 2004. The position is responsible for
providing direction, control, supervision, planning and organization of the Police Department's
records section. The position is the custodian of the official records of the Police Department
and responds to subpoenas and court orders and is responsible for preparing monthly incident
reporting to the State of Iowa and the FBI. The position is also responsible for installation,
maintenance and administration of the Police Department's computer hardware and software
systems,. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:16 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
June 7, 2004
4:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for police patrol car security partitions, transport seats and shot gun
racks for two police cars were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Electronic Engineering $2,014.52
RC Systems $2,019.80
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Electronic Engineering in
the amount of $2,014.52 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received to remodel the Police Depai tnient's Watch Commander office was
reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Techline $4,721.57 (did not bid flooring)
Matt Parrott & Sons $4,241.75 (Bid#1)
$4,287.40 (Bid#2)
$4,316.97 (Bid#3)
$4,278.30 (Bid#4)
Office Concepts, LTD $4,179.65
Kirk Gross Company $4,044.57 (Bid A)
$3,908.86 (Bid B)
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that Bid #4 from Matt Parrott & Sons in the
amount of $4,278.30 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for surveillance video assessment
system/cameras and improvements for current emergency alarm systems in City Hall was
reviewed. The Police Department has received notification that the city was awarded a grant in
the approximate amount of$130,000.00 to implement new security and protective measures for
the City Hall location. This work is to be performed under the 2003 State Homeland Security
Grant Program II Critical Infrastructure Protection Allocation project (CIPA). Included in the
grant award is approximately $30,000.00 to provide surveillance video assessment
system/cameras at critical locations throughout City Hall and approximately $8,000.00 to
improve current emergency alarm systems in City Hall. Funds for the purchase are included in
the CIPA grant with no matching funds required from the city. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by
Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase one Panasonic in-car laptop
computer at a cost of$4,872.65 was reviewed. The Police Department has several police patrol
cars outfitted with Panasonic brand Toughbook laptop computers. These computers allow the
officers to perform a variety of functions while the officer is on patrol. Recently, the Police
Department retired several older, high-mileage police patrol cars and replaced them with newly
purchased police patrol cars. The equipment in the older cars was then transitioned to the new
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May 24, 2004
2:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase a Dell power point projector at a
cost of$2,547.00 was reviewed. The Police Department currently has a power point projector
that is used for presentations during department in-service training, the citizen's academy and
other educational and business related matters. The projector is several years old and is no
longer covered under warranty. The optical engine/main board needs to be replaced, and the
estimate for parts and repairs is $2,048.00. The cost to purchase a new Dell model 4100MP
projector is $2,547.00. Forfeiture monies will be used to pay for the purchase of the power point
projector. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 2:42 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
May 17, 2004
3:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for police patrol car security
partition, transport seat and shot gun rack for two police patrol cars was reviewed. The Police
Department is in the process of installing equipment in the six new Ford Crown Victoria police
patrol cars. This process involves the transfer of equipment from an old patrol car to the new
patrol car. Some of the equipment consists of a security partition, a plastic transport seat and a
shot gun rack. Two of the old patrol vehicles that will be retired are sport utility type vehicles, a
Chevrolet Blazer and a Ford Expedition. The Blazer was never outfitted with a security
partition, transport seat and shot gun rack. The Expedition had these items, but they cannot be
reconfigured to fit in a Ford Crown Victoria. The Police Department will need to order the
above-mentioned items so they will have enough equipment on hand to completely outfit the six
new patrol cars. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for uniform and supplies was
reviewed. This is an annual request to seek the lowest possible cost for police uniforms and
supplies. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for photographic supplies and
processing was reviewed. This is an annual request to seek the lowest possible cost for
photographic supplies and processing needs. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for ammunition and supplies was
reviewed. This is an annual request to seek the lowest possible cost for ammunition and
supplies. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase seven Mobile Vision brand System
7 In-Car Video Systems at a cost of$3,300.00 per system was reviewed. The Police Department
has a balance of $25,000.00 in the FY2003 Capital Improvements Program funds that is
designated for the purchase of in-car audio/video recording equipment. This equipment is
routinely used to record traffic stops, arrests and conversations which are used in the
investigation of criminal and traffic offenses. Mobile Vision is the manufacturer of the present
in-car audio/video systems. Mobile Vision is offering their System 7 In-Car Video cameras and
related equipment for $3,300.00 per system. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said
request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase 98 Glock model 22 and model 23
pistols at a total cost of $13,132.00 was reviewed. The Police Department currently has 98
Glock Inc. brand model 22 and model 23 duty pistols that were originally purchased in 1995 and
1997. These pistols are equipped with Trijicon Tritium night sights that will soon be out of
warranty. These pistols will need some minor upgrades to insure they continue to function
properly. Glock Inc. has offered to sell the Police Department 98 Glock model 22 and model 23
pistols that are equipment with the night sights for the price of $434.00 each. The Police
Department can offset the cost for the pistols by selling the pistols that were purchased in 1995
and 1997 back to the officers at the trade-in rate of $300.00 per pistol. This would drop the
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 12, 2004
3:55 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to purchase Mobile Vision System 7 in-car
video system at a cost of$3,281.00 and ten CMI S-D5 portable breath alcohol testing units at a
cost of$3,990.00 was reviewed. The Police Department has been awarded a grant in the amount
of $21,000.00 from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau. Included in the grant award is
$8,000.00 for the purchase of one in-car audio/video recording system and ten portable breath
alcohol-testing units. A quote has been obtained from Mobil Vision In-Car Systems in the
amount of$3,281.00 for one System 7 In-Car Video System. Mobile Vision is the manufacturer
of the Police Department's present in-car video system. The Police Chief is recommending that
they continue to utilize the Mobile Vision System as the components are compatible and
interchangeable with each other and can be moved from one car to another as needed. A quote
was obtained from CMI Inc. in the amount of $3,990.00 for ten CMI S-D5 portable breath
alcohol-testing (PBT) units. CMI Inc. is the manufacturer of the PBTs currently used by the
Police Department. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 5, 2004
3:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for painting six police patrol cars were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Hawkeye Community College $2,100.00
John's Auto Body LLC $6,156.00
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Hawkeye Community
College in the amount of$2,100.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for vinyl graphics for six new police patrol cars were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Pro-Sign Karen's Print-Rite (Bid#2) $1,023.00
Pro Sign Karen's Print-Rite (Bid#1) $1,380.00
Nagle Signs, Inc. $1,679.46
The low bid from Pro-Sign Karen's Print-Rite (Bid #2) does not meet the specifications of the
bid proposal. It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Pro Sign Karen's
Print-Rite (Bid #1) in the amount of $1,380.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by
Cole that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to promote a Lieutenant from a current Civil
Service List was reviewed. The position is vacant due to a retirement. Moved by Cole,
seconded by Schmitt that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to increase ambulance rates was reviewed. The
Fire Chief is requesting that the ambulance rates be increased 5.5 percent. Due to upcoming
changes in Medicare reimbursements, Fire Rescue will begin using the Method 2 Billing process
as of May 1, 2004. Currently, Medicare is reimbursing Fire Rescue only 40 percent of what Fire
Rescue bills for disposable. Next year that figure will drop to 20 percent. In 2006 Fire Rescue
will no longer be able to bill for those items. To protect the revenue stream the billing company
is recommending that the city make the change to Method 2 billing now. Instead of itemizing
and billing for supplies separately, they will be included in the base rate. To insure that Fire
Rescue covers the cost for supplies billed, it is necessary to add $55.00 to the base rates. The
current base rate for ALS is $409.50 and BLS is $300.30. The new proposed rate for ALS,
which includes supplies and the 5.5 percent increase, will be $490.05. The new proposed rate for
BLS, which includes supplies and the 5.5 percent increase, will be $374.84.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the 5.5 percent ambulance rate increase and proposed
ALS rate of$490.05 and BLS rate of$374.84 be approved and forwarded to the full council for
approval. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE,
March 22, 2004
4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for equipment installation for six police patrol cars were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Electronic Engineering (Bid A) $3,000.00
RC Systems $5,760.00
Electronic Engineering (Bid B) $7,143.90
RACOM $8,100.00
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that Bid B from Electronic Engineering in the
amount of $7,143.90 be accepted. The equipment is stored in the trunk of the police vehicle.
Bid B includes a tray for the equipment which should help with the care of the equipment. The
equipment will be installed by electrical technicians. Forfeiture funds will be used for the cost of
installation of the equipment. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said recommendation
be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for graphics and paint for six new
police patrol cars was reviewed. With the purchase of the six new police patrol cars, it is
necessary to have the cars detailed and painted to identify them as Waterloo Police Department
vehicles. Each squad car will be detailed with vinyl graphics. The bids will include the cost of
the vinyl graphics as well as installation. Each new car will also need to be painted black/white.
Capital Equipment Program funds will be used for this purchase. Moved by Schmitt, seconded
by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the request of the Fire Chief for authorization to begin
the Civil Service process for Medical Services Specialist be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion
carried.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the request of the Fire Chief for authorization to
appoint five new Fire Fighters from a current Civil Service List be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 15, 2004
4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Schmitt.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
The following bids received 4-part Iowa Police Citation and Complaint form were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Professional Office Services Inc. $792.00
G.A. Thompson Co. Inc. $892.50
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the bid from Professional Office Services Inc.
in the amount of $792.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for new workstation furniture, file
cabinets and flooring for the Police Department Watch Commanders Office was reviewed. The
Watch Commander's office is occupied 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is usually the first
office that citizens enter when visiting the Police Department after normal business hours. The
modular workstation in the office is at least 12 years old and the flooring is approximately 6
years old. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that said request be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 8, 2004
4:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for six LED low-profile police lightbars were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
RC Systems $12,780.00
Electronic Engineering $13,149.24
RACOM $13,540.50
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from RC Systems in the amount
of$12,780.00 be accepted. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said recommendation be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
March 1, 2004
4:35 p.m.
Council Chambers
Chairperson Clark called the meeting to order at 4:55 p.m.
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for installation of equipment in six
police patrol cars was reviewed. The equipment includes an in-car video camera, moving radar
unit, security partition and transport seat, an inc-car computer, an emergency lgihtbar, siren,
radio and control panel to operate the equipment. The process will involve the transfer of most
of the equipment from an old patrol car that will be removed from service to the new patrol car.
Some electrical wiring and other necessary components will also be installed. Moved by
Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 23, 2004
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for standard 4-part Iowa Police
Citation and Complaint form was reviewed. Part of the duties and responsibilities of the Police
Department is enforcement of criminal offense violations pursuant to Iowa State Code and City
of Waterloo Ordinances. To enable officers to perform this task, they are provided with citation
forms that are used to cite offenders. Moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that said request be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:34 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 16, 2004
3:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Schmitt.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that the request of the Police Chief for authorization to
equip six Ford Crown Victoria police patrol cars be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for six Federal Signal Corporation
brand LED low-profile lightbars for the six new Ford Crown Victoria police patrol cars was
reviewed. The Police Department has evaluated a new style of lightbar that is made up of light
emitting diodes (LED). This new generation LED low-profile lightbar is different from the
current lightbar as the current lightbar consists of several motorized revolving lights that require
costly repairs and maintenance. They also require several amps of electrical power to operate
which puts a drain on the cars' electrical system. The LED lightbars have no moving parts, draw
less amps to operate and the light configuration is much brighter and easier to see which
enhances the overall safety for the officers, citizens and motoring public. The Police Department
has examined three different brands of LED lightbars and feels that the Federal Signal
Corporation brand lightbar would best meet their needs. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark
that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Clark that
the meeting be adjourned at 3:59 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
February 2, 2004
4:25 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole, Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three.
Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to purchase ten ICM 2000 Plus upgrade kits at a
cost of $3,000.00 was reviewed. The ICM 2000 is a combination integrated Personal Alert
Safety System (PASS), redundant alarm, pressure gauge and heat sensor. The units were sold at
a reduced price to replace the defective outdated units now on some of the SCBAs. Moved by
Schmitt, seconded by Cole that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the request of the Fire Chief for authorization to
purchase touch pad transmission shifter for 311 Aerial Platform at a cost of $1,600.00 be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:36 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 12, 2004
4:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole.
Moved by Clark, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Chief for authorization to seek bids for digital voice recorders was
reviewed. The Police Department has received a Small Rural Communities Methamphetamine
grant in the amount of$222,222.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services. Included in the grant were funds to be used for the purchase of
equipment, including digital voice recorders. The digital voice recorders would be used to assist
investigators as they gather evidence in drug trafficking and other types of criminal
investigations. The Police Department will be seeking bids for the Olympus brand model W-10.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Ayes: Two. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
January 5, 2004
4:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Chairperson Clark, Cole.
Moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Motion carried.
The following bids received for the standard 5-part Iowa Uniform Citation and Complaint forms
for the Police Department were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
G.A. Thompson Co. Inc. $1,965.00
Professional Office Services Inc. $2,045.65
It was the recommendation from the Police Chief that the bid from Professional Office Services
Inc. be accepted as they are a local company. Discussion was heard concerning local preference
and the requirements of the Iowa State Code. The State Code allows cities to accept local bids if
all things are equal. Moved by Clark, seconded by Cole that the low bid in the amount of
$1,965.00 from G.A. Thompson Co. Inc. be approved pending an opinion from the City Attorney
as to whether the city can accept the bid from Professional Office Services Inc. Ayes: Two.
Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Clark that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Ayes: Two. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk