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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
POLICE K-9 SEDANS
(SPEC. NO. 06-009)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
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CITY MANAGER
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to Moss Motors Dodge, using the Kern County's contract
with Moss Motors, for the purchase of two vehicles in the amount not to
exceed $54,704,94,
DISCUSSION
The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program
is included in the City's annual budget, and identifies vehicles
scheduled for replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation
schedule established with each department,
The Police Department's K-9 patrol vehicles are used to transport
police officers and their canine partners to perform routine business,
The Police Canine Unit tested several full-sized vehicles in search of
a new line of K-9 sedans, Vehicles are graded and assessed on such
features as safety for both the officers and the dogs, driving
performance, and storage capacity, The Dodge Magnum was evaluated and
approved by the Santa Ana Police Department as the new K-9 vehicle, Due
to age and condition, two 1997 Ford K-9 sedans have been approved for
replacement in the current fiscal year,
City Council adopted Ordinance No, NS-2312 authorizing the City to
purchase against contracts with other public agencies utilizing a
competitive bid process, Moss Motors Dodge was awarded a contract as
a result of open, competitive bidding and meets the City's
requirements, There are no hybrid or alternative fuel options in this
classification of vehicles,
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Contract Award for Police K-9 sedans
(Spec, No, 06-009)
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fleet Services Equipment Replacement
Machinery & Equipment account (account no, 76-145-6641),
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