Report Prepared by: Wally Broughton, Public Works Manager - Operations
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase Two New Dodge Chargers from Razzari Ford for Replacement Police Department Patrol Vehicles in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $62,000, and to Install Necessary Emergency Equipment and Retrofit of the vehicles by Emergency Vehicle Outfitters in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $32,000; and, Approval of an Appropriation of $94,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund for the Purchases and Retrofitting Expenses and Authorization to Accept Insurance Reimbursement Revenue from McLarens Insurance for the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund in the Estimated Amount of $84,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the purchase and retrofit of two new Dodge Chargers in the not-to-exceed amount of $94,000 to replace two police patrol vehicles that were deemed total losses as a result of traffic collisions with an estimated $84,000 in insurance reimbursement funding to be credited back to the Fleet Capital Replacement fund when received.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the purchase of two Dodge Chargers from Razzari Ford in the not-to-exceed amount of $62,000 and the installation of emergency equipment and retrofitting by Emergency Vehicle Outfitters in the not-to-exceed amount of $32,000; and,
B. Appropriating $94,000 from Fund 674 - Fleet Capital Replacement for the purchases; and,
C. Accepting insurance reimbursement revenue of $84,000 (estimated amount) from McLaren's Insurance and crediting Fund 674- Fleet Capital Replacement upon receipt; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute any necessary documents and the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
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