10.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2020
- Title:
- Sale of Asset to retiring Constable, Pct. 2
- Submitted For:
- Randy Barker
- Submitted By:
- Randy Barker, Purchasing
- Department:
- Purchasing
- Agenda Category:
- Consent
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the purchase of a Winchester Model 1200 Shotgun by Constable Rick Coffman following his retirement as Williamson County Constable Precinct No. 2 for the fair market value of $100, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter D.
Background
Rick Coffman will be leaving office as Constable of Precinct 2 on December 31, 2020, and retiring from a 22-year law enforcement career with Williamson County. When first appointed as a Deputy Constable for Precinct 2 in 1998, Constable Coffman was issued a police shotgun. This particular shotgun has remained assigned to Constable Coffman throughout his 22-year law enforcement career with Williamson County. Constable Coffman expressed an interest in purchasing the weapon from the County upon his retirement. The purchase of firearm by a honorably retired peace officer is allowed by State statute with the permission of the governmental entity as per Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter D.
According to research on the serial number, the shotgun was manufactured in 1964 with a retail price of $77.00. The last model of this type was manufactured in 1971. The weapon is in good, working condition, has no modifications, and is not a prohibited weapon as defined by section 46.05 of the Texas Penal Code. The weapon has what would be considered (for a well maintained 56-year old weapon) normal wear on the wooden stock/fore piece and the bluing on the barrel, none of which affect the functionality of the weapon. For this type and model of shotgun, the current value listed by auction houses or retail sale sites runs from $100.00 to $250.00. The value is mainly based on condition and the fact that it is not a rare weapon. It has been determined that fair market value for the shotgun is $100. Due to the age of the weapon, less than modern features and the limited availability of parts, any repairs in the future would be cost prohibitive. For example, a replacement barrel for this weapon retails for $210.00, a replacement wood stock retails for $140.00, and a replacement breech bolt assembly retails for $146.00.
If approved, the sale of this shotgun to Constable Coffman will not have a negative impact on the number of available county owned shotguns for PCT 2 Constable’s Office deputy constables.
Sec. 614.051. PURCHASE OF FIREARM BY HONORABLY RETIRED PEACE OFFICER.
(a) An individual may purchase a firearm from a governmental entity if:
(1) the individual was a peace officer commissioned by the entity;
(2) the individual was honorably retired from the individual's commission by the entity;
(3) the firearm had been previously issued to the individual by the entity; and
(4) the firearm is not a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(b) An individual may purchase only one firearm from a governmental entity under this section.
(a) An individual may purchase a firearm from a governmental entity if:
(1) the individual was a peace officer commissioned by the entity;
(2) the individual was honorably retired from the individual's commission by the entity;
(3) the firearm had been previously issued to the individual by the entity; and
(4) the firearm is not a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code.
(b) An individual may purchase only one firearm from a governmental entity under this section.
Sec. 614.053. PURCHASE PRICE OF FIREARM.
A governmental entity shall establish the amount, which may not exceed fair market value, for which a firearm may be purchased under this subchapter.
A governmental entity shall establish the amount, which may not exceed fair market value, for which a firearm may be purchased under this subchapter.
According to research on the serial number, the shotgun was manufactured in 1964 with a retail price of $77.00. The last model of this type was manufactured in 1971. The weapon is in good, working condition, has no modifications, and is not a prohibited weapon as defined by section 46.05 of the Texas Penal Code. The weapon has what would be considered (for a well maintained 56-year old weapon) normal wear on the wooden stock/fore piece and the bluing on the barrel, none of which affect the functionality of the weapon. For this type and model of shotgun, the current value listed by auction houses or retail sale sites runs from $100.00 to $250.00. The value is mainly based on condition and the fact that it is not a rare weapon. It has been determined that fair market value for the shotgun is $100. Due to the age of the weapon, less than modern features and the limited availability of parts, any repairs in the future would be cost prohibitive. For example, a replacement barrel for this weapon retails for $210.00, a replacement wood stock retails for $140.00, and a replacement breech bolt assembly retails for $146.00.
If approved, the sale of this shotgun to Constable Coffman will not have a negative impact on the number of available county owned shotguns for PCT 2 Constable’s Office deputy constables.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
|---|
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Andrea Schiele | 10/15/2020 09:17 AM |
- Form Started By:
- randy.barker
- Started On:
- 10/14/2020 10:57 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/15/2020