City Council

8. APPROPRIATION FROM THE EQUIPMENT FUND RESERVE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE PATROL MOTORCYCLE FOR THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M26-17, M2M26-121 On March 20, 2026, Patrol Motorcycle Unit 538 was struck by another vehicle while conducting a traffic stop, resulting in extensive damage. Following inspection, the City’s insurance adjuster determined the motorcycle was a total loss. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) issued an insurance settlement to the City in the amount of $33,246.44 due to current market conditions and the increased costs for a replacement patrol motorcycle, the insurance settlement is insufficient to cover the full replacement cost. The estimated purchase price of a replacement motorcycle is $46,555.09, resulting in a funding shortfall of $13,308.65. Staff is requesting an appropriation in the amount of $13,308.65 from the Equipment Fund Reserves to fully fund the replacement purchase. Recommended Action: City Council approve an appropriation of $13,308.65 from the Equipment Fund Reserve for the purchase of one police patrol motorcycle; direct the Finance Director to transfer insurance settlement revenues in the amount of $32,246.44 to complete the purchase; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize the Council’s action. (M2M26-121)