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Home My WebLink AboutVII (B) Discussion re: Authorization to Participate in the Honda Aquatrax "Law Loaner" Program Agenda 8-06-2002 Center of Good L. Item VII B flavor tb IV�e Commissioners ,.r S. Scott\ andergeift Danny Howell. District 1 f Scott Anderson, District 2 City ManagerJt � 1°R, . Rusty Johnson, District: Jim Gleason ). 011 Nancy il. Pinker. District TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners FROM: Steve Goclon, Acting Chief of Police v/Cl DATE: July 30, 2002 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HONDA AQUATRAX "LAW LOANER" PROGRAM STAFF REPORT ISSUE Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the police department to participate in the Honda AquaTrax "Law Loaner"program. BACKGROUND The City of Ocoee, as well as the Police Department, have maintained their progressiveness by implementing and maintaining existing programs that continue to benefit and improve the quality of life of the citizenry in which it serves. Watercraft, such as jet skis, are an essential piece of equipment as the City continues to grow and requires us to meet the ever-increasing needs of today's demanding services. To this end, the police department would like to continue to provide for the safety of the citizens on the waterways of our city. Effective May 2001, with the approval of the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners, the police department instituted the watercraft`law loaner" program with Cycle Sports Center, Orlando, Florida. Our current goal is to institute this program for a second year. This year, the recently opened Performance Honda in Winter Garden would be providing a jct ski for this program. The police department's Marine Unit is a "part-time" specialized unit that is attached to the Special Operations Division. It provides a service to the recreational boaters and residents that enjoy the leisure opportunities available within the city. Primarily utilized on weekends, when Starke Lake is most crowded, the Marine Unit provides for a safe, enjoyable environment through public relations, education, and selective law enforcement when necessary. The lease of this craft will be at a cost of S1.00 to the city with only standard costs incurred to cover fuel, oil and sparkplugs. A light trailer that can be used year after year will be purchased from the department's small equipment budget upon approval of this program. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve this request in order that the police department might continue to offer the aforementioned services for the citizens of Ocoee. It is also requested that the Mayor and City Clerk execute the necessary documents with the City Attorncy's approval. City of Ocoee• 150 N Lakeshore Drive • Ocoee,Florida 34761 phone:(407)905-3100• fax: (407)656-8504• www.ci.ocoectl.us fj, Y"';(11\ AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. LEASE APPLICATION Dear Applicant: American Honda is interested in the future of your, and our, community. We welcome sincere efforts and proposals that will promote a positive development of that future and incorporate the use of Honda's AquaTrax Personal Watercraft. A well-developed proposal to Honda will greatly improve the prospect of its acceptance. As a part of any good plan, accountability for resources is an important factor. Please fill out this application completely.Some sections impact our ability to report product placement in compliance with Federal law. Failure to complete even one section can cause your proposal to be rejected. Attach any additional information you feel necessary. We hope you will understand that not all requests for the lease of Honda AquaTrax can be granted.We have therefore created a management committee, which will meet to consider your request. The Committee will. 1) Compare the mission of the requesting organization (or project) to our corporate values, policies, and guide-lines for assistance 2) Evaluate requests within the scope of our divisional objectives, 3) Compare the request to the available resources, and finally 4) Draft American Honda's written response to the request. All parties who submit requests to American Honda receive written responses within seven days of the committee meeting. After completing this application,submit it to. '''-' Lease Committee,American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501-2746, Mail Stop 100-4C-6C. Applications may also be submitted electronically to Robert_Clever@ahm.honda.com. Electronically submitted proposals must be followed by a mailed copy with the signatures of the organization's officers (see bottom of page three). Nature of the Request What is the total budget for this project/operation? Law Loaner-Inland Lakes What will be your financial contribution? _ / —cr /rule . Are there other donations or sponsors involved? If yes,whom ale G }, Clf Ocoee. AMC" Def, List the amount and type ' H"-/mfc' (or S/o,e/ae,1 f 2.0G /000 In') f�.... F'21,-.4 n cc Ror,ala® "Pi Ci o0 %ui<l are 0f r.+y�oft es' et nrl r'•s+;ne What models are Requested? """"{",-""ce revu,ce F,c, Ar-',.ner f/ /n. How many? Where will they be delivered? AquaTrax F12 1 _ Ocoee Police Departmentvia Performance Honda AquaTrax F12X 0 Page 1 What do you expect to accomplish? The Ocoee Police Department is seeking to promote safe boating. This is accomplished mostly through positive public relations and citizen contact on the lake and shorelines.The City of Ocoee has a local cable station (OGTV) and intends to offer public service announcements concerning boating safety. Why is it necessary? As a full-service law enforcement agency, the personal watercraft plays a vital role in the performance of the department's marine patrol. Not only does it provide a means for officers to address safety issues on the water, but also helps in the assistance of disabled watercraft. How will the assistance help? With the use of the Honda Aquatrax, the Ocoee Police Marine Patrol can function on the water as well as the shoreline.The Aquatrax will allow officers to monitor the lakes, foster positive relations with the local boating community and provide a safe boating environment. Organization information Organization's name City of Ocoee Police Department_. Date founded Contact's name Officer Richard Blake—Special Operations Division Phone number(s)407905-3160 Email rblake@ciocoee.fl.us Address 175 North Bluford Avenue City Ocoee State Florida Zip 34761 Fax number(407)656-0218 Number of members66 Organization's Purpose Law enforcement, environmental protection, etc.? Please provide literature and/or background information regarding your organization.The City of Ocoee Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency. For additional information concerning the City of Ocoee Police Department, feel free to review the website:www.ci.ocoee.fl.us Page 2 Organization's strengths All volunteers?Lobbying activities? A Special Operations officer will be specifically assigned to patrol the lakes during the summer weekends. During this time the largest of the city's lakes (Starke Lake), draws significant crowds of beachgoers.The police department will be purchasing a quality trailer to help facilitate access to the lakes. Requests for police presence on the lakes have been received from local government officials. Organization's other affiliations Does the organization belong to the AWA, or similar government/professionalorganizations? N/A Community references N/A Organization's annual budget Include bank references. N/A Organization's tax status Federal Tax I.D. number. 59-601-9764 Non-profit Non-profit charitable Other X (check one or all that apply) If other, please explain: GovernmentAgency(Municipal Police Department) Organization's Responsibilities We understand that if our proposal is accepted, Honda will require a written lease to be executed between both parties prior to the delivery of any Honda products. Honda will also require a report on the progress/completion of the project along with an evaluation of media/public exposure to the project at both six months and one year. 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