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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-d
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Exchange of Property for the Sheriff's Office
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
Jennifer Galassi, Legal Advisor to the
Sheriff, 919.245.2952
PURPOSE: To approve a resolution authorizing the exchange of surplus ammunition for credit
from AmChar Wholesale, Inc.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Sheriff's Office is in possession of surplus ammunition that
is either no longer needed by or not best suited for the agency. The Sheriff does not authorize
the use of the Winchester 12 gauge slugs, and they are therefore obsolete. The Winchester 00
buckshot does not employ flitecontrol technology, which is an innovative and important feature
necessary to deliver the tightest buckshot patterns available for law enforcement. Pursuant to
North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-271, the Sheriff's Office has obtained an agreement with
AmChar Wholesale, Inc. for exchange of the ammunition for full and fair consideration in the form
of credit to be used for the purchase of law enforcement equipment, accessories, ammunition,
etc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Following the required procedure under the General Statutes, a notice of
the proposed exchange was published in the News of Orange. Upon the Board of Commissioner's
adoption of the attached resolution, AmChar Wholesale, Inc. will take possession of the
ammunition and provide the Sheriff's Office with credit in the amount of $11,875, which can be
used to purchase equipment needed for the Sheriff's Office.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic
background; age; military service; disability; and familial residential or economic status.
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• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt and authorize the
Chair to sign the Resolution.
RES-2021-020 3
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY
WHEREAS,the Orange County Sheriff's Office is in possession of surplus ammunition that is either
no longer needed by or not best suited for the agency; and
WHEREAS, AmChar Wholesale, Inc. has been in the firearms business since 1980. It is one of the
top distributors in the industry for law enforcement entities and independent dealers in the United
States; and
WHEREAS,the County and AmChar Wholesale,Inc.wish to make an even exchange of the surplus
ammunition for merchandise credits; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 160A-271 authorizes the county to make such an
exchange if authorized by the Board of Commissioners by a resolution adopted at a regular meeting
of the board upon at least 10 days'public notice; and
WHEREAS, the county has given the required public notice, and the board is convened in a regular
meeting.
THEREFORE,THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY HEREBY RESOLVES THAT:
1.The exchange of properties described above is authorized.
2. The appropriate county officials are directed to execute the appropriate instruments necessary
to carry out the exchange.
Adopted April 6, 2021.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners