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TO: ayor an C~ty Counc~ . (,' '. .. r r~1i1
Mark McNeill, City Administrator i ~.,
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
RE: Squad Car Purchases
DATE: November 17, 2009
Introduction
Council is requested to authorize the purchase of two squad cars. As provided in the 2010
buo.get.
Background
The 2010 budget includes an appropriation of $78,000.00 for the purchase of two squad cars.
Funding is from the Capitai Equipment Internal Service Fund. The vendor cost for squad
cars last year was $24,177.36 each, including extended warranty, same price as this years
purchase. The new cars will replace two models purchased in 2006.
Most of the equipment from the 2006 squads will transfer into the new units. Two new radar
units, and two camera's will be added along with some miscellaneous lights and wiring for
an equipment cost of approximately $16,500.00 for the two squads. Labor to set up is
estimated to be $5,120 each. The City mechanic recommends an extended warranty of 4
Yrs!100,OOO 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
Base bid $21,557.36
City'S Standard Contract Options: 945.00
Extended Warranty 4 Yr/100,OOO 1,675.00
$50.00 deductible
Total $24,177.36
X2 $48,354.72
Service manual - CD (one) 230.00
Total $48,584.72
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 two full size police squads from Elk River Ford,Inc. in
the amount of $48,584.72 in accordance with the State of Minnesota patrol car contract
#439865. The funds to be expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
Michael Hullander
Public Works Superintendent