HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Item - Approval to Expend Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Robotic Police Car
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Meeting Date: October 5, 2010
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Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
Subject: Approval to Expend Forfeiture Funds to Purchase a children-friendly, radio
controlled, remote voice, robotic, police car.
Background Summary:
Per Florida State Statutes 932.7055 "...any local law enforcement agency that acquires at least $15,000.00
pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act within a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than fifteen
(15) percent of such proceeds for the support or operation of any drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug
prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, or school resource officer program(s). The Ocoee Police
Department wishes to purchase a children-friendly, animated, radio controlled, remote voice, robotic, police car
using its Police Forfeiture fund.
Such a car is a useful community relations tool and is extremely popular with children. It can be utilized to teach
safety, drug abuse education, and crime prevention in classroom settings and at various City events. This
particular car is a 24"W x 34"H x 37"L, plastic bodied, black and white police car that replicates an Ocoee
Police patrol car. The car is equipped with an MP3 player to play music or messages. The car's operator
can interact with the audience through a remote speaker located in the car. In previous years, the police
department has relied upon the Winter Garden Police Department's "KC Cruiser" (a similar car) for the City's
Annual Spring Fling event. This is not an optimal solution, as "KC" may be previously committed for other
events and requires a trained Winter Garden police officer to accompany and operate.
There is a niche market for the manufacture, distribution, and use of this unique item. A search of children-
friendly, animated, radio controlled, remote voice, robotic police car manufacturers has only yielded Robotronics
of Springville, Utah as a proprietary manufacturer and factory direct distributer (with no competitive dealer
network). Robotronics also manufactures Winter Garden's "KC Cruiser." Because of this, the department
requests a waiver from purchasing requirements that may require additional pricing quotes. Their website is
www.robotronics.com.
One of these cars will be used as a demo at the International Police Chiefs Association Annual Conference in
Orlando at the end of October and will be available for purchase at the price of $8,248.00 (an $1,800.00 discount
off of the regular purchase price and shipping). Should the department not be able to obtain the demo model, the
purchase and shipping price will be $9,748.00. The police department wishes to expend not more than $9,748.00
from its Police Forfeiture fund to purchase this car.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Police Department to expend not
more than $9,748.00 from its Police Forfeiture fund to purchase a children friendly, radio controlled, remote
voice, robotic police car?
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners authorize the Police Department
to expend not more than $9,748.00 from its Police Forfeiture fund to purchase a children friendly, radio
controlled, remote voice, robotic police car.
Attachments:
Product information and price quote
Financial Impact:
Not more than $9,748.00 from the Police Forfeiture fund. There is approximately $164,000.00 in this fund.
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PC the Patrol Car™
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PC the Patrol Car is an exciting tool for teaching public safety. Audiences will be delighted when PC's eyes
light up and look around, he winks and blinks, his emergency lights and siren are activated and he
moves around the room carrying on conversations and playing music, all by remote control.
PC can be used with great success in many venues, such as: classrooms, assemblies, station tours,
mall and store exhibits, state and local fairs and other appropriate activities. His top unlatches and is
easy to remove in seconds, making PC easy to transport and store. A controls carrying case is included
for your convenience.
PC the Patrol Car is just the right size for teaching small children, because he can communicate with them
on their level. He is agile enough to maneuver easily in classrooms and other restricted areas. PC will
make your public education and traffic safety programs more fun and effective.
FEATURES
Durable Body
Detailed body molded of strong impact resistant
ABS plastic. Weighs less than 100 Ibs 24" W x
34"H x 37" Long
Fully Mobile
High quality electric drive motors and a deluxe
radio control system give PC complete mobility
by remote control.
Voice System
Two-way, full duplex, wireless voice system
allows the operator to both talk and listen
simultaneously.
Audio Cassette Player
Stereo cassette player comes standard and is
operated by remote control.
Rechargeable Batteries
Two sealed maintenance-free gelled electrolyte
lead acid battery (12 Volt 35 AH) included
complete with automatic charger. Radio control
transmitter comes with two rechargeable NiMH
batteries and charger.
Moving Eyes and Eyelids
Eyes move left and right, eyelids open and close
separately allowing PC to wink, blink, and go to
sleep, all by remote control.
Rear Access Hatch
Allows easy access to CD or cassette player and
other controls. Robot battery is removed through
access hatch.
Removable Top
PC's top unlatches and is easy to remove in
seconds, making him easy to transport.
Controls Carrying Case
Molded polyethylene case 20"x16"x7" with
locking latches and foam padded interior for
protecting the operator controls during transport
and storage.
Well Built
Sturdy construction, easy to operate, designed
for dependable service. Easily repaired.
Customer Support
A limited 12-month warranty on all parts and
labor. A detailed owner's manual, available spare
parts and continual technical support are all part
of our commitment to your success.
PRICING
PC the Patrol Car
comes with all the features listed and everything
you need to make him operate. Shipping and
handling charges are $300.00 within the
contiguous US.
PC Standard Pricing... ............... ......$6,612.00
PC the Patrol Car Standard Motors Package
Includes: Robot, RC Battery, RC Battery
Charger, Robot Transport Cart, Robot Cover,
and Extra Robot Battery. A savings over items
purchased separately.
PC Standard Package Price.............$7,049.00
PC the Patrol Car Super Motors
Super motors are more powerful, and faster for
outdoor use and other special situations.
PC the Patrol Car Super Motors........$7,772.00
PC the Patrol Car™ Super Motors Package
includes all items in PC Package plus Super
Motors.
PC Super Motors Package...............$8,150.00
OPTIONS
Voice Modifier
Allows robot operators to disguise their voice by
shifting the voice frequency up as much as one
octave to produce a "cartoon character-like"
voice for the robot..................... ...... ....$284.00
INTEGRATED MP3 PLAYER
The integrated MP3 Player allows the operator to
playa variety of included sound effects and
preprogrammed music and narratives, and is
activated through the remote control radio. This
is a great option for making your programs much
more fun and effective!..........................$258.00
Terms
Net 30, or as approved...
Delivery
Orders shipped within eight weeks after receipt of
approved signature, purchase order, or payment.
To Order
Call us toll free at 1 (800) 762-6876, fax us your order
at 1 (801) 489-4466 or a-mail us at
sales@.robotronics.com.
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Robotronics Proposal/Order Form
THIS IS A PROPOSAL OR AN ORDER, NOT AN INVOICE ORDER NUMBER
1610 West 1600 South Springville, Utah 84663-3057 801-489-4466 toll free 800-762-6876 fax 801-489-8241
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QTY ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE/ITEM TOTAL
1 100024 PC the Patrol Car™ Super Motors Package $8,150.00 $8,150.00
1 580061 Robot Voice Modifier $284.00 $284.00
1 580077 Integrated MP3 Player w/SD Storage Card & SE $258.00 $258.00
1 580028 Vehicle Water Squirter $256.00 $256.00
1 Paint Custom Paint Job $500.00 $500.00
1 Discount Demo Discount -$1,500.00 -$1,500.00
OTHER:
SUBTOTAL
SHIPPING
TOTAL
$7,948.00
$300.00
$8,248.00
Recipients of the 2009 Stimulus Package funds are required to report on the expenditure of such funds received as required by the 2009 ARRA
(2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act); (for more information, please visit http://www.FederaIReportina.aov). As a Federal Contractor,
Robotronics is required to submit a report to the federal govemment if this order is funded in whole or in part by the ARRA. Please signify by checking
the appropriate box below if this purchase involves 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
c:::J Yes, this purchase is funded in whole or part by the 2009 ARRA
c:::J No, this purchase is not funded by the 2009 ARRA
The undersigned accepts and agrees to all the terms and conditions implied and stated, and that the above listed items are being ordered at this time.
For all orders outside of the contiguous US, additional shipping costs apply. For foreign orders, all costs including airport and brokerage fees, import
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