Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of ten police patrol vehicles from Silsbee Ford in the amount of $756,817.
Summary
DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Locke, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Procurement of Ten Police Patrol Vehicles
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department initially had 51 patrol vehicles that were out of compliance with the Department of Public Safety due to outdated technology. On October 26, 2021, 24 of these vehicles were approved to be replaced leaving 27 vehicles still out of compliance. City Council approved the mid-year budget amendment, Ordinance No. 22-026, on April 26, 2022. One of the items included in the amendment made funding available to replace ten of the remaining 27 vehicles. This item is seeking approval to replace those ten vehicles. The remaining 17 vehicles will be replaced during the FY 2023 fleet replacement process.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1.) Defer purchase of the patrol vehicles which could cause the department to operate in a reduced resource capacity.
2.) Purchase the patrol vehicles to provide safe and effective services.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
The second alternative is recommended to meet the department's mission, operate in the most cost-effective manner, and be in compliance.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The Fleet Department is seeking approval to purchase replacement patrol vehicles through a cooperative contract. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) section 271.102, subchapter F; a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The purch...
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