HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 10 27 Consent 203 Purchase 2009 Ford Explorer 4x4 vehicleCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 203
October 27, 2008
Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGR 1' `~" /DEPT~~~
Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requesting Commission approval for a supplemental
appropriation from the General Fund Reserve funds to purchase a 2009 Ford Explorer
4x4 vehicle. This is a replacement vehicle fora 2003 Chevrolet Impala that was a total
loss due to damage responding during a tropical storm.
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed to acquire Commission approval of the above
mentioned item.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Police Department experienced the need fora 4x4 high
ground clearance vehicle during the past tropical storms in order to reach flooded
locations in an emergency. During recent storms a patrol police vehicle drove through a
flooded area while responding to an emergency call and resulted in water damage to the
vehicle. The insurance company totaled the vehicle a 2003 Chevrolet Impala with 82,000
miles. The purchase of a 2009 Ford 4x4 Explorer will be used for patrol and for
responding to flooded or off road areas, as a new type rescue vehicle related to storms.
The purchase will be funded from General Fund Reserves. The vehicle will be purchased
from Don Reid Ford through the Florida Sheriffs Association pricing and will be assigned
to a Patrol Lieutenant that patrols during the peak times of the day and who resides in the
City of Winter Springs and will be accessible when needed.
FUNDING: The source of funds will come from the General Fund Reserves in the
amount of $16,093.00 and the insurance claim of $5,000.00 from the water damaged
police vehicle. The total cost of $21,093.00.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the supplemental appropriation of funds from the
General Fund Reserves.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon approval by Commission.
COMMISSION ACTION: