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3 | P a g e c) Water Canons are authorized to be used for fire suppression purposes only. 707.5 APPROVAL The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071): (a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers. (c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing. (d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body. (f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment. (g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 707.5.1 PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED EQUIPMENT For all previously-approved equipment, the Department has the authority to purchase replenishment items throughout the year as needed to maintain adequate inventory due to use, breakage, or expiration. 707.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS Military equipment should not be used by any department member or other law enforcement agency engaged in a collaborative effort with the department within this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. Outside agencies providing mutual aid in San Leandro or otherwise independently engaged in law enforcement operations within San Leandro, shall comply with their respective departmental policies. 707.7 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES If there is a good faith belief that an emergency involving the danger of, or imminent threat of, death or serious physical injury to any person or destruction of property is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur, and with the approval of the Chief of Police or designee, the department may acquire, borrow and/or use military equipment that is not included in the military equipment inventory section of this policy. In accordance with this section, if the department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, it must take all of the following actions. (a) Provide written notice of the acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days