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Security'Devices., Inc. (4) Mobile 2 -Way Radios (3) Portable 2 -Way Radios No Bid $1,785.00 Councilman Burnett asked if these radios were in the budget? City Manager Malone advised that they were included in the budget in the total cost of the police cars, and that when we have found it necessary to replace items of equipment such as cages or light bars, it comes from the overage in the budget. Councilman Booth pointed out that after the purchase of new vehicles for the police department, there is a balance of $11,750.00 in the budget. Karl Louis, Police Chief, came forward telling the Council that basically what they do, is equipment needed for vehicles is replaced with surplus in the budget under motor vehicles, but this year is different due to the fact that we are retaining three additional units. Chief Louis told the Council that they had been trading out these cars to benefit the department, for instance in the past when we purchased used cars from DPS, and at the same time our cars were selling for $1,000.00 to $1,200.00, where we were purchasing vehicles from DPS or ABC, for $2,500.00 to $4,000.00, and after talking to the City Manager, and what we are trying to do for cost effect for the City is keep City vehicles which are in as good of shape as the one we purchased from DPS. Chief Louis said that with anticipation of the increased manpower, we keep three police vehicles, and in order to keep these vehicles, additional equipment was need to put them in use. Chief Louis pointed out that on Saturday night he was able to put 14 officers in the field, so the additional vehicles are helping, and he feels that it will continue to help. Chief Louis stated that the Police Department will be selling six units this year along with transferring one unit to Public Works, with no transfer of funds. Councilman Booth and Councilman Burnett did not agree with the transfer of a vehicle to Public Works without payment. After discussion, City Manager Malone said he would talk with the Director of Finance, W.E. Anderson, who approves all purchases and bookkeeping system of the City, and if he feels the method of transfer of the vehicle is appropriate the way we are doing it, then that is the way we would recommend doing it, if Mr. Anderson feels that one department needs to charge another, then we would recommend that method. City Manager Malone told the Council that he would bring back a recommendation to the Council.