HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 51-18 Authorizing the Purchase of Two Police Vehicles from My Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge-Ram and Emergency Equipment from Lehr Auto RESOLUTION NO. 51 — 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE VEHICLES FROM
MY JEEP-CHRYSLER-DODGE-RAM AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FROM LEHR AUTO
WHEREAS, the City currently has 20 marked police vehicles in the fleet; and
WHEREAS, Dublin Police has not added any marked police vehicles since expanding the
patrol unit by three sworn members in the last year and an anticipated two more sworn staff members
in Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
WHEREAS, adequate funding exists in the General Fund for the purchase of two vehicles
including emergency equipment and installation costs; 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 competitive pricing from three Dodge dealers for comparably
equipped vehicles and is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of two 2018
Dodge Charger Police Sedans from My Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge-Ram at a total cost of $53,271.34 as
allowed under Chapter 2.36 of the Dublin Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Staff has obtained a quote from a sole source, Lehr Auto (adopted by Resolution
20-18), to purchase and install emergency equipment into the new vehicles at a cost of$29,441.46.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
authorizes the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger Police Sedans from My Jeep-Chrysler-Dodge-
Ram, and emergency equipment for said vehicles from Lehr Auto.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Gupta, Hernandez, Thalblum and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: r
ATTEST: d 1:4 1:4 ay/4J
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City Clerk
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