Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Twelve Patrol Vehicles Through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Purchase Program and Obligating Funds for Such Purchase
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of twelve patrol vehicles through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) purchase program and obligating funds for such purchase.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of twelve patrol vehicles through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) purchase program and obligating funds for such purchase
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, Chief, Olympia Police Department. 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, Police Chief
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Police Department plans to add several officer and administrative positions in 2025; however, it first must expand its infrastructure to adequately support additional staff. As such, 12 patrol vehicles and associated equipment will need to be added to the fleet.
The contract price to purchase the twelve patrol cars is $725,638.27. That purchase contract is the subject of this resolution. This total estimated cost for the twelve patrol vehicles includes the purchase contract and "upfitting" the vehicles with emergency equipment. Use of the DES purchase program will allow the City to obtain the vehicles at a competitive rate through a vendor contract with the state.
Funding is being provided by the Public Safety Tax Levy, which was approved by voters in 2023. Revenue from the levy is expected to generate $1,500,000 for the remainder of 2024. The City Council, on a previous action, dedicated a one-time expense of $285,000 from this to help fund the downtown guide program, graffiti abatement and lighting. In addition, $30,000 from this was used to fund a jail alternative program (home monito...
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