HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 03 09 Consent 201 Tahoe Police K-9 VehiclesCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 201
March 9, 2009
Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGRS /DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requesting Commission approval for the expenditure of
funds to purchase two replacement 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Police K-9 vehicles out of the
Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed to acquire Commission approval of the
supplemental appropriation from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to purchase (2) 2009
Chevrolet Tahoe Police K-9 replacement vehicles.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Police Department currently has two K-9 vehicles that are
2003 Chevrolet Impalas that have more than 60,000 mile each. These two vehicles
continuously operate a full 12 hr shift in order to keep the K-9's safe, running the vehicle
in this fashion decreases the life of the vehicle over time. Replacing the two 2003
Impalas at this time before maintenance cost goes up for the vehicles and to continue to
provide a safe environment for the K-9's will insure the continued readiness of the unit.
Replacing the Impalas with Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe's from the Florida Sheriffs
State bid would be a more efficient vehicle to have as a K-9 vehicle. Agencies that have
gone to the Tahoe have found it to be more suitable vehicle for K-9 Operations by
providing more room for equipment and safer environment for the K-9.
In addition, the Police Department would like Commission approval to donate the two
used K-9 vehicles to Seminole Community College Criminal Justice Program as we have
done so in the past with the Seminole County School Board for the Driving Education
Program. These vehicles would not be suitable for the Drivers Education Program.
FUNDING: The source of funds will come from the Special Law Enforcement Trust
Fund (Local & Federal), $29,421.00 from the local fund with a balance of $35,277.00 and
$29,421.00 from the federal with a balance of $39,849.00. A total cost of $58,842.00 for
two fully equipped Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe's.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the supplemental appropriation of funds from the
Special Law Enforcement Trust Funds and the transfer of vehicles to Seminole
Community College Criminal Justice Program.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon approval by Commission.
COMMISSION ACTION: