HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14884 (FY 2020-21 Fleet Vehicle Purchases - Police Department)1
RESOLUTION NO. 14884
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE FIVE FLEET VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $325,000
WHEREAS, San Rafael’s various departments operate a fleet of 212 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 police patrol vehicles: Four Police patrol cars, and one police patrol K-9 vehicle;
and
WHEREAS, four 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, one of the vehicles was recently involved in a rear end collision,
resulting in the vehicle being irreparably damaged; and
WHEREAS, all of the said vehicles serve vital functions to City services for
Police Patrol operations; 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 in an amount not to exceed $325,000;
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 the
Police Department, 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.
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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 21st day of December, 2020 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk