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CITY OF SHAKOPEE S. R.J-.
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council c.nl~~~~~'"
Mark McNeill, City Administrator lh,~tJ~ I
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
RE: Squad Car Purchases
DATE: December 2, 2008
Introduction
Council is requested to authorize the purchase of five squad cars. As provided in the 2009
budget.
Background
The 2009 budget includes an appropriation of $190,000 for the purchase of five squad cars.
Funding is from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund. The vendor cost for squad
cars last year was $23,979.00 each, including extended warranty. The new cars will replace
five models purchased in 2005. The Police Department is requesting three marked and two
unmarked patrol vehicles.
Most of the equipment from the 2005 squads will transfer into the new units. Two new radar
units, one rear seat, one ticket writer, and five camera's will be added along with some
miscellaneous lights and wiring for an equipment cost of approximately $34,200.00 for the
five squads. Labor to set up is estimated to be $5,120 each. The City mechanic recommends
an extended warranty of 4 Yrs/100,000 miles with a $50.00 deductible. The warranty is
recommended due to axle and transmission problems in the past.
The State of Minnesota contract was awarded as shown below. Options listed are as requested
by the department and are at manufacturer-to-dealer invoice pricing.
Ford Crown Victoria - Patrol Type Marked Unmarked
Base bid $21,557.36 $21,510.32
City's Standard Contract Options: 945.00 362.00
Extended Warranty 4 Yr/100,000 1,675.00 1,675.00
$50.00 deductible
Total $24,177.36 $23,547.32
X3 $72,532.08 x2 $47,094.64
Service manual - CD (one) 230.00
Total $72,762.08 $47,094.64
Grand Total Five Vehicles = $119,856.72
Alternatives
1. Authorize the purchase.
2. Deny the purchase.
3. Table for additional information.
Recommendation
Alternative number 1.
Action
Move to authorize the purchase of five full size police squads from Elk River Ford, Inc. in
the amount of $119,856.72 in accordance with the State of Minnesota patrol car contract
#439865. The funds to be expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
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Public Works Superintendent