HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-11; City Council; 17097; Acceptance of Donation - Armored VehicleCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
TITLE:
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD OF
1988 GMC BRIGADIER ARMORED VEHICLE, VIN
#I GDP9C1 J2JV603187
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-065 accepting the donation of one 1988 GMC Brigadier Armored Vehicle,
VIN #IGDPSClJ2JV603187. The donation is being made by AT Systems, Inc., and is valued at
$50,000.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad Police Department has been offered a donation from AT Systems, Inc. of the above
vehicle. This donation is a part of AT Systems, Inc. nation-wide “Donation to Law Enforcement”
program that has benefited other law enforcement agencies throughout the United States as well as in
San Diego County. Members of the Carlsbad Police Department‘s Tactical Response Team will
utilize this vehicle on an infrequent basis. The primary use will be as a victim rescue vehicle. It will
enhance the safety of the citizens and police officers, reducing the risk of injury.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Modifications and outfitting of the vehicle will be funded with asset forfeiture funds and appropriated
with the 2003-2004 budget.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2o03-065 . .
2. Vehicle Requisition Analysis.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF ONE
1988 GMC BRIGADIER ARMORED VEHICLE, VIN
#I GDPSCI J2JV603187
WHEREAS, AT Systems, Inc. donated one 1988 GMC Brigadier Armored Vehicle to the
Carlsbad Police Department for use as a victim rescue vehicle; and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to accept this donation; and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to appropriate the donated vehicle to enhance the
ability of the police department to protect the public they serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above citations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council accept the donation of one 1988 GMC Brigadier Armored
Vehicle on behalf of the citizens of the City of Carlsbad.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 11th day of MARCH , 2003 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Finnila
.ATTEST
(SEAL)
CITY OF CARLSBAD
VEHICLE REQUISITION ANALYSIS
Purpose: This form is designed as a worksheet to assist in vehicle decisions and to guide the
a. Department: pol i ce
b. Proposed vehicle
Armored Car
Note if change from an existing vehicle
c. Status (check appropriate boxes):
0 New Vehicle
o Replacement Vehicle
xo( Specialty Vehicle (patch truck, fire fighting apparatus etc.)
I direct charged back to Police Department. c d. Funding Source: Vehicle was donated. Maintenance/fuel costs
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REVIEWED:
Flee! Committee:
FINANCE:
MSADiectw:
a. Describe.the specific City Council, Departmental andor Program goals and obiectives which the
vehiclesupports: Enhance safety of citizens and police officers.
Explain the potential of alternatives to purchasing a new vehicle, including rentins, leasing, reorsanizing
vehicles from.other areas, and/or use of improved technoloqvhethods. Evaluate each option in terms of
fiscal and operational impacts and from a departmental and interdepartmental standpoint: Vehicle
donated.
IV. Vt#iQdR ~~~~~~~h~~ JWFM€%B$N:
a. Description of needs andlor work required of vehicle: The primary use wi 11 be as a victim rescue vehicle. Extremely low frequency of actual use expected. It will be used in training exercises on a regular basis (also low frequency).
II 1 V. FLEET COMMITTEE'S SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Signed: Date:
COMMENTS:
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