RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF
POLICE MOTORCYCLES
WHEREAS, the Police Department and the Public Works Department have identified the need to supplement traffic safety infrastructure projects with targeted traffic enforcement to achieve behavior change; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department wants to dedicate $99,161.06 of the $6 Million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Street Repair and Traffic Safety funds toward the purchase of two fully equipped police motorcycles to be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Unit; and WHEREAS, the Police Department will dedicate Officers to perform targeted traffic enforcement in identified areas of concern, including areas recommended for traffic-related infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, Long Beach BMW, Motorola, Setcom, Stalker Radar and Snow Signs have provided quotes for the police motorcycle, related radio equipment, radio helmet interfaces, radar equipment and motorcycle signage/decals; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28.080 (exception to local purchasing preference).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of two police motorcycles from Long Beach BMW for a total cost of $67,867.46; the purchase of radio equipment from Motorola for a total cost of $19,533.30; the purchase of radio helmet interfaces from Setcom for total cost of $2,913.97; the purchase of radar equipment from Stalker Radar for a total cost of $8,123.83; and the purchase of signage/decals from Snow Signs, or an alternate vendor, for costs not to exceed $722.50.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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