City Council

15. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE Six marked Tustin Police Department patrol vehicles have been identified as needing to be replaced due to excessive mileage and/or age. Staff is recommending the purchase of five 2025 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles and one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated vehicle to replace the aging patrol vehicles. Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize: 1. The purchase of five 2025 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles from the National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of $301,821.45 ($60,364.29 each) as replacements for five of the aging, high-mileage vehicles scheduled for replacement; 2. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for five 2025 Dodge Durango 11/15/24, 1:18 PM Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-5:30 pm/Regular Meeting-7:00 pm pursuit-rated vehicles in the amount of $92,248.62 ($18,449.72 each); 3. The purchase of trunk trays for five Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles in the total amount of $1,925.00 ($385.00 each); 4. The purchase of a battery box for one Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $200.07; 5. The purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated vehicle from the National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of $66,592.18 as replacement for the one aging, high-mileage vehicle scheduled for replacement; 6. The purchase of a police equipment conversion package for one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated vehicle (Watch Commander) in the amount of $22,692.41; 7. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for five 2025 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicles and one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $3,837.34 ($639.56 each); and, 8. Declare, in accordance with the Tustin City Code - Section 1630a (2), Unit #3412 (2C3CDXKTXKH726985), Unit #3415 (1GNSKDEC6LR180475), Unit #3417 (2C3CDXKT1KH726986), and Unit #3439 (2C3CDXAT3DH722488), previously assigned to the Patrol Division, as surplus and not required for public use and authorize the sale at the next public auction, crediting net proceeds to applicable City revenue fund. Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2024-25 approved budget includes sufficient funds in the Equipment Fund (Fund 184) to purchase and upfit six patrol vehicles and add them to the Police Department's fleet. The anticipated surplus value of the following vehicles are as follows: • 2019 Dodge Charger (Unit #3412, 2C3CDXKTXKH726985): $1,500.00; • 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe (Unit #3415, 1GNSKDEC6LR180475): $1,500.00; • 2019 Dodge Charger (Unit #3417, 2C3CDXKT1KH726986): $1,500.00; and, • 2013 Dodge Charger (Unit #3439, 2C3CDXAT3DH722488): $1,500.00.