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RESOLUTION NO. 14583
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCILAUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE FIVE FLEET VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $298,000.
WHEREAS, San Rafael’s various departments operate a fleet of 185 vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the management and replacement of the City’s fleet of vehicles and equipment is
governed by the guidelines set forth in San Rafael’s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures
document issued September 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works is recommending the replacement of five vehicles:
three Police patrol cars, one investigation vehicle (Police), and one utility truck (Fire Department); and
WHEREAS, all of the said vehicles to be replaced have reached the end of their useful life and
their term set forth on the replacement schedule in the City’s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures,
and several are notably costing the City more to repair and maintain than to replace; and
WHEREAS, all of the said vehicles serve vital functions to City services; from Police Patrol
operations to providing mobile mechanical support to the City’s 14 firefighting apparatuses; and
WHEREAS, the City Vehicle Maintenance program also purchases, installs, and maintains
equipment on City fleet vehicles; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the City’s Vehicle Replacement Fund (#600); and
funds shall be appropriated in each budget accordingly in order to support these purchases totaling
$298,000;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
authorizes the City Manager to execute the purchase of five vehicles for Police and Fire Departments, as
described in the Staff Report submitted to the City Council and incorporated herein, in accordance with
the guidelines set forth in San Rafael’s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures, issued on September
6, 2012.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on
Monday, the 17th day of September, 2018 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk