Title
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Olympia, Washington, Approving 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 City Manager to sign all documents necessary to obligate funds and to purchase twelve patrol vehicles and associated equipment through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) purchase program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution obligating funds and authorizing an agreement for the purchase of twelve patrol vehicles and associated equipment.
Staff Contact:
Rich Allen, Chief, Olympia Police Department. 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, Police Chief
Thanh Jeffers, Public Works Deputy Director
Jaime Mastache, Fleet Operations Supervisor
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 progra...
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