CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Approving Police Department Supervisor Vehicle C12 (2001 Dodge Durango Utility Truck) as Surplus & Authorizing Sale

Meeting Date: January 10, 2012
Prepared by: Michael Calhoun, Interim Police Chief

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution approving Police Department Supervisor Vehicle C12, a 2001 Dodge Durango utility truck, as surplus and authorizing its sale.

Description: Police Supervisor Vehicle C12, a 2001 Dodge Durango Utility Truck, has primarily been used for supervisor responses and transporting personnel and equipment during training. Age, normal wear and tear, and several recent mechanical problems have made this truck unreliable as a police vehicle. The Police Department recently purchased a new 2011 Ford Expedition truck to replace Utility Vehicle C12, so it can now be declared surplus and sold. Proceeds from any sale will be deposited into General Fund Account 01-46801-0003.

Overall Cost: City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution.

Important Considerations: The Police Department's aging Police Supervisor Vehicle C12, a 2001 Dodge Durango utility truck, has had several recent mechanical failures that undermine its safety. It also lacks some of the most modem safety features. City Council approval is required to dispose or sell surplus equipment with a value of $1,000 or more.

Also, because of Carmel's driving conditions, the City's goal is to replace a patrol unit every year. The City, however, has been unable to consistently meet this goal. Replacing one vehicle a year works best to keep maintenance costs down. Replacement has not been based on mileage or years of service. A patrol unit typically will last four to five years. The City's current patrol vehicles are 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2011.

Decision Record: None

Reviewed by:

Jason Stilwell, City Administratore Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA APPROVING DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR VEHICLE C12, A 2001 DODGE DURANGO UTILITY TRUCK, TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE

WHEREAS, Police Supervisor Vehicle C12, a 2001 Dodge Durango Utility
Truck, located at the Carmel Police Department, is no longer useful to the City by virtue of its age and condition; and

WHEREAS, Police Supervisor Vehicle C12 has experienced numerous
mechanical failures, which seriously undermine its level of safety; and

WHEREAS, the Police Department recently purchased a new Ford Expedition to
replace this vehicle; and

WHEREAS, City Council approval is required for sale of a vehicle valued at
more than $1,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Declare the 2001 Dodge Durango surplus.
2. Authorize the sale of the vehicle.
3. Authorize any sale proceeds to be deposited to General Fund Account
01-46801-0003.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this tenth day of January 2012, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:
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Heidi Burch, City Clerk