Report Prepared by: Dan Dabney, Lieutenant, Merced Police Department
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SUBJECT: Cost to Replace Police Cruiser
REPORT IN BRIEF
The cost of Police Cruisers has been rising significantly and supply is limited over the past 5 Years. This information is at the request of the Chair.
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
DISCUSSION
Since 2018 patrol vehicle have changed from Chevrolet to Dodge and now Ford based on cost and supply demands. A majority of the current fleet are Dodge Chargers, however, supply demand, limited availability of parts and the durability to hold up to the heavy usage demands are requiring replacement more frequently.
A new police patrol vehicle, (Ford Explorer SUV) is the current replacement vehicle and is estimated to cost $48,000.00 if purchased within the 2023 calendar year. The cost to outfit the patrol vehicle with a computer, Dash Cam, Graphics, Radio, Upfit with equipment box, Emergency Lights, Cage and Push bar is estimated at $24,700.00.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Sales Quote