HomeMy WebLinkAbout5627 RESOLUTION NO. 5627
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN AUBURN POLICE
DEPARTMENT FIREARM AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
APPROVING ITS TRANSFER TO RAINIER ARMS, LLC
WHEREAS, in 2015 the Auburn Police Department (APD) purchased a 4th
generation Glock-17 firearm (serial number YGM-818, "firearm") for use in its
operations and assigned it to then officer Dan O'Neil, who has since become
APD's police chief;
WHEREAS, Chief O'Neil is retiring and separating from APD, leaving the
firearm with APD;
WHEREAS, APD no longer needs the firearm for its operations. APD
has sufficient firearms to properly equip its officers and the department;
WHEREAS, Rainier Arms, LLC (Rainier) is a licensed firearm dealer in
Auburn. Rainier desires to receive the firearm from APD, and APD desires to
transfer ownership of the firearm to Rainier;
WHEREAS, APD and Rainier have agreed that Rainier will provide the
City $325 for the firearm transfer, which is the firearm's fair market value based
on its make, model, condition and depreciation;
WHEREAS, APD, Rainier and their respective employees and agents are
legally eligible to possess, transfer and/or receive firearms under Washington and
Federal law.
Resolution No. 5627
October 5, 2021
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The APD Glock-17 firearm, serial number YGM-818, is
declared surplus property to APD. APD is accordingly authorized to transfer
ownership of the firearm to Rainier in exchange for its fair market value of$325.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of
this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this 4th day of October, 2021.
CITY OF AUBURN
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NANCY : 6 US
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MM , City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Resolution No. 5627
October 5, 2021
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