HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 05 26 Consent 200 Approval for Expenditure of Funds to Purchase Two Replacement VehiclesCOMMISSION AGENDA
Special Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
Mav 26.2009
Meeting
MGR /DEPT ~~~
Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requesting Commission approval for expenditure of funds to
purchase two replacement vehicles for the Police Department out of the Supplemental
Appropriation General Fund Reserve Funds.
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed to acquire Commission approval to purchase two
replacement vehicles from the Supplemental Appropriation General Fund Reserve Funds.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Police Department recently lost the use of two patrol vehicles. The
first vehicle is a 2003 Chevrolet Impala with 77,000 miles that is in need of an engine
replacement that exceeds the value of the vehicle. The cost to replace the engine is $4,754.00.
This vehicle is also scheduled for replacement next budget year.
The second vehicle is a 2007 Chevrolet Impala that was involved in a vehicle crash. The cities
insurance has considered this vehicle a total loss. The City is receiving a net claim of $12,100.00
In order to get the best return on investment the police department is recommending using the
$12,100.00 from the insurance claim and $23,168.00 from General Fund Reserve Funds to
purchase the two replacement vehicles.
FUNDING: The source of funds will come from the Supplemental Appropriation General
Fund Reserve Funds. The purchase price for the two vehicles is $35,268.00. Applying the
$12,100.00 for the loss vehicle makes a final cost of $23,168.00 for both vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the supplemental appropriation of funds from the General
Fund Reserve and purchase the vehicles through the Florida Sheriffs Bid process..
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon approval by Commission.
COMMISSION ACTION: