DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Purchase of Police Motorcycles
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of contract with Kent Powersports to provide the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) with twelve replacement police motorcycles for FY 2021 and FY 2022 for a total estimated cost of $312,268.20.
Funding for six replacement police motorcycles in the amount of $156,134.10 is available from the FY 2021 Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund (ERRF) budget. Additional purchases are subject to the appropriation of subsequent funding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is an offer submitted by Kent Powersports to provide twelve replacement Honda Goldwing Police Motorcycles for a total cost of $312,268.20.
Through extensive testing and evaluation, the SAPD and San Antonio Police Association (SAPOA) Labor Relations Committee (LRC) unanimously chose the Honda Goldwing Motorcycle. The LRC reviews equipment requirements in support of law enforcement operations. The proposed annual contract shall replace existing patrol motorcycles that have, or about to reach their 36-month life in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This annual contract complies with all requirements as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The recommendation to purchase Honda Goldwing Motorcycles was first presented to the Public Safety Council Committee on October 24, 2012.
These motorcycles will be utilized by the Police Department and will provide vital support to public safety, law enforcement and security for the residents of the City of San Antonio and surrounding areas. There are currently twenty-six motorcycles in the City's fleet which includes three spare units.
ISSUE:
This contract will provide the Police Department with twelve replacement units to the City's fleet. The replacement of these units is consistent with...
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