Title:
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RESOLUTION - ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding pursuant to Section 3-08.100, subdivision (D) of the Santa Rosa City Code; 2) approve the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) from Lenco Industries, Inc. or other comparable vendor in terms of price and specifications in an amount not to exceed $387,358 per the City of Santa Rosa Ordinance 2-38, consistent with Santa Rosa Police Department Policy 707 - Military Equipment; and 3) appropriate $320,000 for the purchase from the State Asset Forfeiture fund. This equipment will help in the preservation of life during violent or potentially violent encounters and enhance community safety.
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
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