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MEMO DATE: April 18, 2007 TO: Mike Mornson, City Manager FROM: John Ohl, Chief of Police`\\ 1� SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan Attached is an estimate of the police department's capital equipment needs out to the year of 2012. The following is a general explanation of this capital equipment needs assessment: Squad Cars — It is imperative that we keep our squad cars up -to -date and in good condition. These cars are run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are the most visible aspect of our presence in the community. Generally speaking, we nun these squads to 80 -100 thousand miles and then cycle them out of service. The capital plan calls for 2 new squads in 2008, and thereafter 3, 3, 2, 3, 3, 2 pattern of squad replacement (3 in 2009, 3 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 3 in 2012, 3 in 2013, etc...). This pattern of squad replacement also allows the police department to replace our unmarked squads after they are about 7 to 8 years old. _ Squad Tear Down/Build up /Equipment — All squads must be "built." Upon receipt of a new squad car, we contract with a private company to take all the serviceable equipment out of the old squad (tear down) and put it into the new squad (built up). At this time, any non - serviceable equipment is replaced, and the squad's markings (decals) are installed. Reserve/CSO Vehicle — We used to outfit our reserves and CSOs with an old squad car. In 2007, the police department purchased an SUV for the reserves which has placards so it can also be used by regular officers when needed. Our CSO truck (1997) was a DWI forfeited vehicle, which was a low cost alternative to a newly purchased truck. I feel very strongly about having at least two 4 -wheel drive vehicles that can be used for police calls. Both of these vehicles have recently been used extensively during significant snow events. Both vehicles will be set up for use by reserves, CSOs or regular officers during certain weather events. I'm hoping to get 7 to 8 years out of each vehicle, as our reserves and CSOs do not put on nearly as many miles as does regular police patrol. Technology (RMS /Computers/CYBERS /CrimNet) - One of our most significant challenges will be technology. The police department is extremely computer dependent. Our Records Management System (RMS) keeps all our records and downloads mandatory reporting information to the state. All of our communications with Federal, State, county, and local police departments, as well as alerts, driver and vehicle information, stolen property, etc., are web based. We are constantly changing, adapting, and improvising our systems to keep up with the latest trends in technology. The capital