DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Aggressive Driving Program Vehicles
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Grapevine DCJ, LLC and Jordan Ford to provide the City of San Antonio with 10 replacement vehicles for a total of $229,466.00. Funding for this purchase is available from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund (ERRF).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the attached tabulation of six offers submitted by Brasada Ford LTD, dba Northside Ford, Cowboy Dodge, Grapevine DCJ, LLC, Jim Bass Ford, Jordan Ford and Silsbee Ford to provide the Police Department with 10 police vehicles. These replacement vehicles are part of a continuing effort with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration initiatives to combat aggressive driving behaviors of both passenger and commercial motor vehicle drivers. The vehicles being purchased are replacing existing program vehicles and will be funded through the City of San Antonio's Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund (ERRF) for a total cost of $229,466.00.
The vehicles to be purchased are replacing eight Dodge Chargers and two Ford Mustangs with the same make and model vehicles. There are currently 18 specialty patrol vehicles dedicated to this program.
The purpose of the Aggressive Driving Program is to allow the Police Department to actively enforce traffic law violations and seek out aggressive motorists who, by the nature of their driving, pose a threat to other motorists on the roadway. The Police Aggressive Driving Vehicles are replaced at 70,000 miles in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The proposed recommendation complies with all requirements as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. These vehicles will be purchased utilizing a public health or safety exemption.
ISSUE:
These contracts will provide 10 replacement Police Aggressive...
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