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To: Mayor Gary H Katica & Commissioners
From: JP Murphy, Town Manager
Date: 11/15/2019
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Subject:
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Consideration of Purchase of Police Interceptor
Summary:
The Police Department would like to purchase a Police Interceptor. The base price of the vehicle from Ford is $37,075 based on Florida Sheriff’s Association pricing. Staff would like the ability to select a dealer based on availability so long as the pricing is based off of the Florida Sheriff’s Association negotiated bid pricing. Up-fitting of the lighting, communication and safety equipment will be completed by our sole-source radio vendor, Suncoast Communication and is estimated at $21,175. The total vehicle is requested to be approved at a not to exceed amount of $58,250. Quotes have been attached for reference.
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Previous Commission Action: Commission previously approved the Capital Equipment budget for FY19-20
Background/Problem Discussion: Four Police Interceptors are due for replacement in 19-20
Financial Implications: $58,250 from the Capital Equipment Reserves
Recommendation: I recommend approval
Proposed Motion: I move approval of the purchase of a Police Interceptor in the not to exceed amount of $58,250.