HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #04 Approve Purchase of 2 Dodge Caravans for Police Dept.
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: February 20, 2007
Item # 4
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Background Summary:
At the City Commission Meeting on December 5, 2006 the Purchasing Division brought the vehicle purchases for
FY 06/07 to the City Commission for approval. The list included (2) Ford Freestar vans for use by the CSA
positions within the Police Department.
However, Ford informed us that they have discontinued the Ford Freestar and we will not be able to purchase these
vehicles. After careful consideration with the Police Department and staff in the City's Fleet Division it was
decided that the best replacement option is the Dodge Caravan.
The Budgeted cost in FY 06/07 for the Ford Freestars was in the Police Department's Impact Fee line item in the
amount of $36,000. With the addition of an LED light bar package and graphics the total cost for both vehicles is
$36,279.00. In an effort to ensure this can be expedited quickly we are asking the Commission approve an amount
not to exceed $38,000.00 for the purchase of these 2 vehicles. There are sufficient funds in Police Impact Fees to
cover this additional cost. As with the Ford Freestars, the Dodge Caravans will be purchased off of the Sherriffs
Bid list.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve the replacement ofthe Ford Freestars with the Dodge Caravan's in an amount
not to exceed $38,000 from the Police Impact Fees?
Recommendations
Staff recommends approving the purchase of the Dodge Caravans in an amount not to exceed $38,000 for purchase
and equipping (inclusive of all items needed to outfit the vehicle appropriately for its use, including graphics) of the
vehicles with funds in the Police Impact Fees accounts.
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Financial Impact:
Additional $2,000.00 necessary for purchase above Budgeted Amount from funds available in Police Impact Fees.
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Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
~ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
_ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original DocumenUContract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
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