HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7743 RESOLUTION NO. 7743
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE 2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SQUAD
CAR AND ONE 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4 x 4
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department maintains a replacement
schedule of police vehicles to ensure that the Police Department is properly equipped
to provide emergency response to its citizens, and;
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department planned and budgeted for the
replacement of two squad cars to meet this need in 2011, and;
WHEREAS, the replacement cost of two squad cars was budgeted in 2011 at an
estimated cost of $23,000.00 each, plus equipment and set -up at approximately
$6000.00, with one vehicle and setup to be funded from the police forfeiture fund, and;
WHEREAS, a redesign in vehicle color to a black and white two -tone design, at
an increase of approximately $600 in graphics cost can aid in the visibility, recognition
and positive perception of the department, and;
WHEREAS, the police department has been challenged to provide effective and
reliable patrol response during difficult winter snow and ice conditions this season, and;
WHEREAS, the police department presently lacks a four wheel drive vehicle that
would improve the department's ability to provide reliable transportation for emergency
response during the challenging snow and ice conditions, and;
WHEREAS, Elk River Ford was awarded the state bid for the 2011 Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor Package at an approximate base cost of $21,518.64 and
Polar Chevrolet was awarded the state bid for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 at an
approximate cost of $29,186.25, and;
WHEREAS, a 2005 and a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria squad car will be placed up
for auction at the MN Surplus Services in Arden Hills upon the purchase of two new
police vehicles.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota, approval of the following:
1. The purchase of one 2011 Ford Crown Victoria squad car under the state
bid at a base cost of $21,518.64 plus equipment, setup and graphic
application costs of approximately $3800.00.
2. The purchase of one 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 x 4 at an approximate cost of
$29,186, plus equipment, setup and graphic costs of approximately
$3800.00.
3. Subsequent to above two purchases, submit to public auction through the
MN State Surplus Services the excess 2005 and the 2006 Ford Crown
Victoria squad cars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED by the City Council for the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the Forfeiture Fund budget
account 225 4200 -7040 is increased by $4,000 to account for the additional cost of the
authorized 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 x 4.
Adopted this 14th day of February 2011.
J Flahert
ATTEST: i
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)