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TO: Mayor, City Council, and <br />Clerk -Administrator <br />FROM: Police Chief <br />DATE: December 21, 1982 <br />RE: Squad Car <br />At the present time we operate three marked squads; a 1982 Chevrolet <br />Impala (approximately 37,000 miles), a 1981 Ford Fairmont (approximately <br />54,000 miles), and a 1980 Chevrolet Malibu (approximately 61,000 miles). <br />Of these three cars the Malibu is the backup squad, thelother two cars <br />are assigned to daily use. <br />We did not feel at the time of delivery that the Fairmont met specifications; <br />the transmission was too small and the vehicle did not have a full -body <br />frame. Because of the split frame the wheels do not hold an alignment;:due <br />to body twisting. The Officers do not have confidence in the car because <br />of the possibility of an accident and resulting injuries due to the lack of <br />a full -body frame. <br />The 1981 Ford Fairmont developed steering problems, which will cost approximetely <br />$500. The City's maintenance department will take the parts from another <br />Fairmont, owned by the City, to make necessary repairs, however, it is unknown <br />how long this type of repair will last. <br />I would like to suggest that the Council consider opening bids once again <br />for a new squad car, to be purchased as soon as possible. This would permit <br />us to release the Fairmont and keep the two Chevrolets. <br />