Agenda Item Request
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Approve application for State of Maine-DHS-DV Firearms Storage Grant.
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Background and Purpose of Request
The grant is for the cost of the purchase, transportation and installation of equipment to provide for the secure storage of firearms seized as the result of domestic violence cases. The Sheriff’s Office is out of space and has obtained space from the county at the “bunker” for the secure storage of these firearms. However, there is no storage equipment at the site.
The grant reimburses the county for 100% of the cost of purchased and installed equipment for the secure storage of firearms seized as a result of domestic violence cases.
Requestor
Captain Craig Smith, Sheriff’s Office
Presentation
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Funding Amount and Source
The grant amount requested was $34,434.00 which represents 100% of the cost of the purchase/transportation/installation cost of the storage equipment. If not approved the items will not be purchased.
Effective Date if Applicable
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