Tustin
City Council
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE On January 16, 2023,
Patrol Unit 3409 was involved in a traffic collision. The vehicle was
inspected by our insurance adjuster and the at-fault driver’s insurance
adjuster. The vehicle was deemed to be a total loss as a result of the
collision and needs to be replaced.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize: 1. The
purchase of one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle from the
National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of
$49,851.76, as a replacement for one (1) total loss Dodge Charger. 2. The
purchase of a police equipment conversion package for one (1) 2022
Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $16,429.75. 3. The
purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for one (1) 2022
Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $704.49. 4. The
purchase of a Lakeman Chassis battery box for one (1) 2022 Dodge
Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $187.61. 5. The purchase
of a duty gear and electronics box from Innovative Emergency Equipment
for one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango pursuit rated vehicle in the amount of
$4,853.63. 6. The Public Works Department to dispose of the total loss
vehicle at the direction of the insurance company. If there are any
proceeds as a result of the disposal, credit the net proceeds to the
applicable City Revenue Fund. 7. An appropriation from the Vehicle
Replacement Fund in the amount of $72,027.24 for the purchase and
conversion of the 2022 Dodge Durango. The Vehicle Replacement Fund
will be reimbursed for the purchase upon collection of any funds from the
insurance claim.
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