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Item No.7D Type of Business: CB WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing; CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Tim Brennan, Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief Item Title/Subject: Purchase of Police Squad Cars for 2002 Date of Report: February 25, 2002 NATURE OF REPORT: The police department has four vehicles in its fleet that currently have about 80,000 miles on them, or higher. Before vehicles obtain such high mileage or substantial maintenance problems that make them unsuitable for police use or undesirable for resale, the police department has tried to plan ahead for replacement. The police department budgeted $22,700.00 each for the replacement of two squad cars, and $22,000.00 for replacement of one police staff vehicle in 2002. Hinckley Chevrolet has been awarded the state bid for the Chevrolet Impala Police Package for 2002. The Chevrolet Impala has come down in price to $18,635.00, from last year’s cost of $19, 275.00. The police package Impala’s come standard with features not included with the Ford Crown Victoria, and the Fords are priced about $2,000.00 higher. One feature that comes standard with the Impala is a heavy-duty drivers seat, about a $1,800.00 upgrade on previous models of the Ford. City staff has indicated a possible need for an additional staff vehicle needed for limited use in and around the city. One or more of the squad cars scheduled for replacement may be a very viable option for this type of application. To participate with the state bid purchase of 2002 Chevrolet Impala Police Package vehicles, orders must be placed prior to April 5th, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the replacement of three police department vehicles under the state bid for 2002 Chevrolet Impala’s at an estimated cost of $18,635.00 for each vehicle. Respectfully submitted, _____________________ Tim Brennan Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief