HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14969 (San Rafael Police Department Unmarked Fleet Replacement 2021)
RESOLUTION NO. 14969
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PURCHASE SIX UNMARKED TOYOTA
HIGHLANDER HYBRIDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $282,000
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Police Department’s unmarked fleet consists of 14 vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s Fleet Policy and Procedures document suggests a usable life of
eight years for unmarked police vehicles; and
WHEREAS, based on this document and vehicle mileages, the Department of Public
Works recommends the replacement of six vehicles consisting of five with the highest mileages
and one that was totaled in a collision; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the most cost-
effective option; and
WHEREAS, the City is able to purchase the needed vehicles through a state
cooperative purchasing program and formal competitive bidding is therefore not required for this
purchase by the City’s Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the Vehicle Replacement Fund
(Fund #600) to purchase these vehicles;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN RAFAEL that the City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Director of Public
Works to purchase six Toyota Highlander Hybrids, for an amount not to exceed $282,000.
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 Council of
said City on the 13th day of September 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk