HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 53-15 Purchase Police Vehicle RESOLUTION NO. 53 — 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCURE FOUR UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLES FROM
THE FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO
WHEREAS, the City currently leases three unmarked police vehicles from Alameda County to
be utilized by police detectives and administration staff; and
WHEREAS, Staff conducted a cost analysis which showed owning three vehicles would be
more cost effective than leasing; and
WHEREAS, the addition of a proposed Lieutenant position would require the procurement of
one additional unmarked vehicle creating a need for a total of four additional unmarked police
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Staff conducted research to determine which available vehicles would best suit
the upcoming needs of Dublin Police and is recommending four 2015 Ford Taurus SE's; and
WHEREAS, Dublin Police has acquired revenue through federal and state asset seizure and
forfeitures which will allow staff to procure operational items for the improvement and enhancement
of the department to include vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.100(B)(10) of the Dublin Municipal Code allows for exceptions to the
typical public bidding process when the City Council specifically waives the competitive bid process
and authorizes staff to negotiate the purchase of vehicles by a four-fifths vote; and
WHEREAS, Staff has obtained quotes for the four 2015 Ford Taurus SE's and is
recommending the procurement from The Ford Store San Leandro in the amount of$76,093.72.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby authorize the City Manager as the Purchasing Agent to procure four 2015 Ford Taurus SE's
from The Ford Store San Leandro.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg, and Mayor Haubery
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None /
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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