CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
January 26, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET AND SOLE - SOURCE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) 2026 DODGE DURANGO POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES AND VEHICLE BUILDS RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $459,000 FROM BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND RESERVES Approve a sole-source purchase of six (6) replacement Police interceptor utility vehicles from Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in the amount of $258,000 Approve a sole-source to 10-8 retrofit, Inc. for vehicle builds in the amount of $201,000 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Action on this item will increase appropriations in FY 25-26 Building and Equipment Replacement Fund in the amount of $459,000 and authorize a sole-source purchase and vehicle builds for six (6) Police Utility Vehicles for the Police Department from Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership and 10-8 retrofit, Inc.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Action on this item will increase appropriations in FY 2025-26 Building and Equipment Replacement Fund FD434, Equipment Replacement Fund | CC2010, Patrol Services | Automobiles & Trucks in the amount of $459,000 from available fund reserves. The total cost to purchase six (6) Police Utility Vehicles amounts to $258,000 with an additional cost of $201,000 for vehicle builds from 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. for a total amount of $459,000.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
No previous related action.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended action will authorize a sole-source purchase of six (6) 2026 Dodge Durango Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Carville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in the amount of $258,000, and the purchase of vehicle builds in the amount of $201,000, for a total amount of $459,000. Approval of a sole-source purchase is necessary to obtain the vehicles at a reasonable price and ensure accessibility, given the nationwide shortage of automobile inventory. The inventory of automobiles has declined, while the purchase price has increased, making it difficult for the City to purchase vehicles. The selected dealership has units that will be in stock, and staff has been unable to locate any other available vehicles after searching nationwide. Therefore, staff recommends pursuant to Pomona City Code Section 2-994 – Sole and Single Source Procurement, “A contract may be awarded as a sole or single source without competition upon review and verification, and determined to be in the City’s best interest. These six (6) vehicles are readily available for purchase once approved, with an estimated delivery date of May 2026.
The City adopted a revised Vehicle Replacement Policy and Procedure on April 4, 2016, establishing criteria to justify the purchase of replacement vehicles, Citywide. Currently, there are ten (10) vehicles used by the Police Departments that meet the required criteria for replacement as listed below:
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; or
2. Vehicle mileage reaches and/or exceeds 100,000 miles; or
3. When vehicle maintenance costs become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours.
The following table contains the proposed replacement vehicle information:
Fleet Unit No.
Vehicle Type
Criteria for Replacement
Criteria Met
20825 / Patrol #1
2018 Ford Explorer
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
20867 / Patrol #3
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
20831 / Patrol #15
2018 Ford Explorer
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
20851 / Patrol #32
2019 Dodge Charger
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
20864 / Patrol #36
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
20865 / Patrol #37
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
The vehicles have reached the end of their useful life, which is eight (8) years; vehicle maintenance costs have become inefficient due to age-related factors, including parts availability, emission control, and mechanic hours. ☒
All of the vehicles scheduled for replacement meet the City’s adopted Vehicle Replacement Policy criteria. Approval of the replacement of these vehicles will aid the Police Department in responding efficiently and effectively to the community.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS: This item supports the 2021-2022 City Council Priority 1: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility – Goal B: Improve efficiency and effectiveness of City services to businesses and residents.
Prepared by:
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Jorge Quintana
Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2026-06
Attachment No. 2 – Vehicle Quote
Approve the Purchase of six (6) 2026 Dodge Durango Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles