HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02 11 Regular F Purchase of Police Vehicle
COMMISSION AGENDA
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
ITEM F
February 1 L 2002
Meeting
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Authorizati:~
REQUEST: Police Department requesting the Commission to give approval to
purchase used Crown Victoria police vehicles from Mears Motor
Leasing of Orlando, Florida.
PURPOSE: To inform and seek the consent of the Commission to purchase ten used
police vehicles to replace high mileage vehicles exceeding 100,000 miles
currently in the fleet.
CONSIDERATIONS: In 1999 the Commission approved the current replacement
schedule of vehicles through the purchase of used police vehicles. Last year, FY
2000/2001 ten vehicles were replaced. The prior purchase of these used Ford Crown
Victorias has proven to be a successful venture. Mears Motors of Orlando currently has
sixteen used police package Ford Crown Victorias returned from a lease. The quality of
the vehicles is actually better then what we have seen in the past. They currently have
50,000 to 60,000 miles displayed on the odometer. The vehicles are on a first come, first
serve basis and they will sell the vehicles to the City at a cost of $8,000 per vehicle.
The Police Department currently has ten vehicles with over 100,000 miles that we are
requesting to replace. The purchase of these ten vehicles will eliminate these high
mileage vehicles, provide a more manageable fleet, and reduce maintenance costs.
The below listed vehicles are slated for immediate replacement;
1992 Ford Mustang
1993 Ford Crown Victoria
1994 Ford Crown Victoria
1994 Ford Crown Victoria
1994 Ford Crown Victoria
1996 Ford Crown Victoria
1996 Ford Crown Victoria
1996 Ford Crown Victoria
1997 Ford Crown Victoria
1997 Ford Crown Victoria
PD74
PD72
PD83
PD85
PD86
PD60
PD61
PD63
PD15
PD17
108,047
110,804
114,845
104,417
100,528
103,872
101,603
100,838
101,750
105,079
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Because of the combined mileage and age, the condition of the vehicles is rapidly
deteriorating causing the city considerable repair costs, The Police Department has
already expended 68.7 % of the total vehicle maintenance budget for FY 2001/2002.
Logistically, these older high mileage vehicles are no longer dependable.
By purchasing the requested vehicles the Police Department will be able to continue
delivery of quality service to the citizens of Winter Springs at a very reasonable
expenditure of funds. Under the current plan we will be purchasing 1999 Ford Crown
Victorias with between 50,000 to 60,000 miles on the odometer similar to the quality of
the vehicles purchased in previous years.
FUNDING: Funding based upon Commission approval from the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of ten used vehicles from Mears
Motors of Orlando for $80,000.00
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Immediately upon approval by Commission.
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