Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Gates, Buyer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4383 - JGates@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a purchase from Bluebonnet Motors, Inc. of two vehicles for the New Braunfels Police Department.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Two New Braunfels Police Department vehicles were totaled due to extensive water damage caused by flooding on April 11, 2017.
The 2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles were both insured by the City’s vehicle coverage provided by Texas Municipal League (TML). The City has received a total insurance payment of $6,550 towards the cost of the replacement vehicles.
Staff is requesting approval to purchase two 2017 Ford Taurus vehicles for a total price of $48,558. The vehicles are available at Bluebonnet Motors, Inc. and will be purchased utilizing a City contract that was awarded to the vendor by Council on February 13, 2017.
The replacement vehicles will not be pursuit-rated; therefore the cost of any ancillary equipment that is required prior to being operated in the field is not anticipated to exceed $25,000. If required, those costs will be brought for City Council consideration at a later time.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities 4: Continue to ensure the protection of citizen’s lives and property. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The vehicles that are being purchased are replacements for the City’s fleet so the Equipment Replacement Fund will provide the necessary funds for the pending purchase. Therefore, sufficient funds are available to purchase the above-referenced vehicles.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of a purchase from Bluebonnet Motors, Inc. of two vehicles for the New Braunfels Police Department.