TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: William Evans, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase and Upfit of One New Vehicle for the Investigations Division Asset Forfeiture Detective not to exceed $65,000
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BACKGROUND:
The Investigations Division Asset Forfeiture Detective is currently utilizing a vehicle that is eligible to be cycled within the Investigations Division. Upon replacement, the existing vehicle would be repurposed into another appropriate role within the Division.
CONCLUSION:
The new vehicle would be purchased locally from dealer stock following normal purchasing procedures. A non-descript SUV can be obtained and upfitted internally through normal Fleet purchasing procedures. The price of the unit plus upfit is expected not to exceed $65,000.00.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding. One of these circumstances applies:
1. (f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the mayor and city council
Sufficient funds are available in the 2024 Police Special Revenue Fund (Org Code 22160020; Object Code 557500; Project code ART36 - ARTICLE 36 Seizures).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase and upfit of one new vehicle for the Investigations Division Asset Forfeiture Detective not to exceed $65,000.00.
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