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File #: 26-139    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Items Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/4/2026 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
On agenda: 3/16/2026 Final action:
Title: SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefits Grant to Partially Fund the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, Accepting Grant Funding if Awarded, Waiving the Competitive Bid Process, and Approval to Purchase up to (5) Vehicles and Outfit (3) Vehicles with Police Lighting and Emergency Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefits Grant program to partially fund the purchase of new vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, accepting grant funding if awarded, waiving the competitive bid process, and approval to purchase up to (5) vehicles and outfit (3) of the vehicles with police lighting and emergency equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. A...
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2026-15 to Apply for the Grant, 2. Vehicle Quote from Tesla, 3. Vehicle Quotes from Razzari Ford, 4. Police Lighting and Equipment Quote from Dana Supply
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Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Police Department

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SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefits Grant to Partially Fund the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, Accepting Grant Funding if Awarded, Waiving the Competitive Bid Process, and Approval to Purchase up to (5) Vehicles and Outfit (3) Vehicles with Police Lighting and Emergency Equipment

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefits Grant program to partially fund the purchase of new vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, accepting grant funding if awarded, waiving the competitive bid process, and approval to purchase up to (5) vehicles and outfit (3) of the vehicles with police lighting and emergency equipment.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:

A. Adopting Resolution 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to Apply for Grant Funding and Accept Grant Funding, If Awarded, from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefits Grants Program; and,

If Awarded:

B. Accepting up to $100,000 from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District to replace Vehicles P-1305 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1306 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1308 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1309 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), E-876 Chevrolet Venture (transport and delivery vehicle); and,

C. Approving to increase revenue in the General fund up to $100,000 and appropriating the same; and,

D. Approving to use pooled cash until grant reimbursement is received; and,

E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District Grant Award and ...

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