Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sarah Mack, Chief of Police
AGENDA DATE: October 7, 2025
TITLE: APPROVE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THREE
POLICE MOTORCYCLES (REPORT OF: POLICE)
(DISTRICT: NOT APPLICABLE)
TITLE SUMMARY: Approve Replacement of Three Police Motorcycles
DISTRICT: Not Applicable
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the routine purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $143,154.57.
2. Approve budget adjustments as set forth in the Fiscal Impact section of this report for the purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment.
SUMMARY
This report recommends the City Council authorize the routine purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT-P replacement motorcycles for Moreno Valley Police Department (MVPD) from Riverside BMW . The total purchase amount is $ 143,154.57. The MVPD will utilize $98,436.91 of Equipment Replacement Funds and $44,717.66 from the Police Department’s FY 2025/26 approved operating budget allocation to acquire this equipment.
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DISCUSSION
Since 2013, MVPD has primarily utilized BMW motorcycles solely to support the Traffic Division, except for the 2023 fleet diversification effort with the purchase of Honda African Twins. The purchase of the Hondas was strategic in that the off-road motorcycles provide increased agility for the Traffic Division as an option when additional maneuvering and the a bility to engage in off -road pursuits is needed. Additionally, at the time of the purchase, other motorcycle brands, including BMW, had supply chain challenges.
Supply chains are now generally stable and the MVPD will continue to primarily use the BMWs. B MW motorcycles are a leader in the industry when it comes to ergonomics, safety, and overall functionality which is best suited for police work. Additionally, BMW is the only motorcycle fully outfitted for police service by the manufacturer. Other options to purchase motorcycles for police use require the use of a combination of vendors to completely outfit the motorcycle for police use. Using only BMW motorcycles streamlines the maintenance and repair process as one local vendor will handle all aspects of the process.
Currently, three (3) motorcycles have outlived their in -service life and are scheduled to be replaced. Generally, after approximately 30,000 to 35,000 miles, the cost to maintain the motorcycles exceeds the cost of a new one. Service life for a motorcycle is identified by its warranty status and current value. Aggregate costs for repairs over the life of the motorcycle are also accounted for insofar as the anticipated growth of the aggregate as future repairs will quickly exceed initial purchase price.
The City of Moreno Valley currently contracts for one (1) motor sergeant and twelve (12) motor deputies. To maximize operational efficiencies, it is recommended that we have at least one (1) motorcycle dedicated to each contracted deputy and five (5) motorcycles used as spares for training and use when in-service motorcycles are out for repairs. The motorcycle fleet currently in use are:
Three (3) 2025 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (3) In-service
Three (3) 2024 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (3) In-service
Three (3) 2023 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (3) In-service
Two (2) 2022 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (2) In-service
Three (3) 2021 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (2) In-service, (1) Spare One (1) 2020 BMW R 1250 RT-P: (1) Spare
Three (3) 2022 Honda Africa Twin 1100: (3) Spares
Staff recommends awarding the single source purchase to Riverside BMW. Riverside BMW is the only dealership in southern California willing to provide a quote and fully support MVPD’s specialized fleet needs.
The total cost for the three (3) 2026 BMW RT-P motorcycles is $143,154.57. Funding for this purchase is provided as follows: $98,436.91 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (7510) planned for through the depreciation process, and $44,717.66 appropriated from
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the General Fund (1010) as part of the FY 20 25/26 biennial operating budget for the replacement of police motorcycles.
The three (3) motorcycles to be replaced are:
Year
Asset #
V.I.N.
Available Replacement Funds
totaling $98,436.91
2020 400364 WB10J6305L6D22548 $31,413.57
2021 400380 WB10L0301M6E10506 $33,511.67
2021 400381 WB10L0301M6E10389 $33,511.67
ALTERNATIVES
1. Authorize the purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $ 143,154.57; Authorize the transfer of $98,436.91 from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the General Fund, with total of $ 44,717.66 coming from the Police Department’s FY 2025/26 General Fund budget allocation to acquire this equipment. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not approve and authorize the purchase of three (3) 2026 BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $ 143,154.57. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
The MVPD is requesting that the City Council approve the replacement and purchase of three (3) BMW RT -P police motorcycles and related emergency equipment totaling $143,154.57. Staff is requesting $ 98,436.91 from the Equipment Replacement Fund (7510). The remaining amount of $44,717.66 will come from the approved FY 2025/26 department operating budget. Below are the details of the requested transfers and budget adjustments of this purchase:
Description GL Account No. Type
(Rev/Exp)
FY 2025/26
Budget
Proposed
Adjustments
FY 2025/26
Amended
Budget
Equipment
Replacement
7510-99-97-88110-901010 Exp $400,000 $98,437 $498,437
General Fund 1010-99-99-91010-807510 Rev $400,000 $98,437
$498,437
PD – Traffic 1010-60-67-40210-660322 Exp $44,718 $98,437 $143,155
NOTIFICATION
1. Publication of Agenda.
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2. No public outreach was conducted, and no comments were received regarding this item.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Mayra Gonzalez Sarah Mack
Senior Management Analyst Chief of Police
Concurred By:
Shanna Palau
Public Safety Contracts Administrator
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_PD_BMW REPLACEMENT.docx
Attachments: - MY 2026 R1300 RT-P Quote.V4.pdf
Final Approval Date: Oct 1, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature - Task assigned to Sarah Mack was completed by assistant Shanna Palau
Sarah Mack
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez