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ITEM #11 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: KENNETH RULON, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH NOBLE STUDIO IN THE AMOUNT OF $269937.50 TO PURCHASE BRONZE SCULPTURE TITLED "OFFICER DOWN" IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,937.50 DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2006 BACKGROUND: As a part of the continuing building improvement efforts for the Police Department facility, an area designated to honor Police Officer's who have died in the Line of Duty has been implemented. This area will not only allow police personnel to honor our fallen officers, but will be visible to the public providing an opportunity to learn about the Department's fallen officers, as well as the realities that all police personnel face in the discharge of their official duties. DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS: San Bernardino County has commissioned artist Lawrence Noble to design and sculpt a bronze statue entitled "Officer Down." The County has placed several of these sculptures throughout the county at law enforcement or judicial centers. When these memorials are dedicated, there is a typically a ceremony attended by the law enforcement community including multiple agencies, families and friends, dignitaries, and the public as well. The dedications are an opportunity for Department's to educate the community on the history and bravery of officers. Noble Studios, with approval from San Bernardino County as the commissioning patron, has agreed to furnish to the Colton Police Department one bronze 28 inch scale replica of the "Officer Down" sculpture on a 36 inch high cherry wood monument style base. This memorial would serve as a center piece adjacent to the revitalized Police Department public lobby area. This memorial will become a permanent memorial in the Police Facility. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The contract amount is $25,000.00, plus sales tax of $1937.50, for a total amount of $26,937.50. The funds are available from account # 100-6070- 6071-3890 and no additional budget is required. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None Exact Business Name: Noble Studio PO Box 2229 951 Oak Dr. Crestline, CA 92325-2229 President of Equal: Lawrence Noble