Agenda Item Wording:
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Conduct the second of two public hearings to amend the Measure N Spending Plan to appropriate $190,000 and advance the purchase of one (1) marked patrol vehicle for FY 24/25 and replace one (1) marked patrol vehicle. In addition, staff is requesting to appropriate an additional $30,000 to address the budget shortfall for FY 23/24 vehicle purchases.
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Deadline for Action: 11/20/2023
Submitting Department: Police Department
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Chief Jason Salazar, ext. 4215, jason.salazar@visalia.city
Captain Dan Ford, ext. 4151, daniel.ford@visalia.city
Financial Analyst Liz Ybarra, ext. 4250, liz.ybarra@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Conduct the second of two public hearings to amend the Measure N Spending Plan to appropriate $190,000 and advance the purchase of one (1) marked patrol vehicle for FY 24/25 and purchase one (1) marked patrol vehicle to replace a wrecked Measure N funded Dodge Charger. In addition, staff is requesting to appropriate an additional $30,000 to address the budget shortfall for FY 23/24 vehicle purchases. Upon completion of the hearing, approve the recommended motion.
Summary:
On June 19th, 2023, City Council approved an amendment to Measure N for the purchase of two (2) Dodge Charger patrol vehicles that were budgeted for FY 21/22 and 22/23. The vehicles had not been purchased in previous years due to low inventory and vehicle cost increases. This approval was provided after staff had presented to the Measure N Committee and conducted two Public Hearings.
Since presenting and receiving approval to increase the allocation, staff were notified that Dodge was no longer going to produce gas-powered Dodge Chargers in 2024, and due to high demand, there is no 2023 models available for purchase. Staff prepared a report to council on August 21, 2023, seeking approval to enter into the Measure N amendment process...
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