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AGENDA TITLE: Standardization of Police Light Bars and
Emergency Equipment
MEETING DATE: September 4, 1991
PREPARED BY: Captain Larry D. Hansen
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council standardize purchase of
future police light bars and emergency equipment
used by the City of Lodi Police Department with
River City Installation located in Sacramento,
California.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the present time, the patrol units of
the Lodi Police Department are equipped with
twin sonic light bars and Unitrol control
boxes. The Unitrol control boxes are
approximately 20 years old and most of the
light bars are approximately 10 years old.
In the 1991-92 budget we received approval to begin replacing this
equipment on a rotation basis over the next three years. We will be
replacing the light bars and control boxes, six at a time, begiAning
this year.
In preparation for this equipment acquisition, we have conducted
research to determine a company that might meet our needs for
equipment and installation. We had different types of light bars
placed on the patrol units on an experimental basis, and have
concluded that the Code 3 light bar with the Unitrol control box best
meets the needs of this department.
In working with River City Installation, we have found that they have
the parts and materials readily available, and the expertise to keep
our emergency equipment in good working order.
River City Installation is providing emergency equipment to the
following agencies: West Sacramento PD, Amador County Sheriff's
Office, Yolo County S/0, City of Dixon, City of Davis, City of
Jackson, City of Shafter and the Department of Fish and Game. We
have checked with several of these agencies and they have been
extremely happy with the service and equipment provided by River City
Installation.
APPROVED_ --
THOMA S A. PETERSON
'amity Manager J
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Standardization of Police Light Bars and Emergency i <ipment
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Section 3.20.040 (Exemptions from Centralized Purchasing) authorizes
the City Council to standardize on specific supplies, services and
equipment. The Lodi Police Department has enjoyed a successful
program with River City Installation thus far. It appears that it
would be most advantageous to use their service and product, it is
recommended that the City standardize on police light bars and
emsrgency equipment.
$12,000.00 is included in the approved 1991-92 budget
for light bars, account #12.0-013.54
Cap ain ,marry D. Hansen.
Patrol Division Commander
RESOLUTION NO. 91-161
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A RESOLLTHON OF THE LCIDI CITY COUNM
APPROVI% STANDARDIZATION OF PLIRCHASES AND SERVICE OF
FUTURE POLICE LICiE1T BARS AND EMERGENCY EQUWE,117
FOR THE IM POLICE DEPARTMENT
FROM RIVER CITY NSTALLATION, SAOAM3ZO
V $, Lodi Municipai Code, Section 3.20.070, authorizes
dispensing with bidding procedures for purchases of supplies or
property when the City Council determines that the purchase or method
of purchase would be in the best interests of the City; and
VM $12,000 for the replacement of light bars and control
boxes on Police Department patrol units was approved in the 1991-92
Fiscal Year Budget; and
V S� the Police Department's past experience in dealing with
River City Installation of Sacramento has been extremely satisfactory
and that firm has the needed equipment readily available and the
expertise to keep equipment in good repair;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby
approves the standardization with River City Installation, located in
Sacramento, California for purchases of future police light bars and
emergency equipment for which equipment $12,000 is included in the
approved 1991-92 Fiscal Year Budget.
Dated: September 4, 1991
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 91-161 was passed and adopted by
the todi City Council in a regular meeting held September 4, 1991 by
the following vote:
Ayes : Council Members - Pennino, Pinkerton, Sieglock, Snider and
H inchman (Mayor)
Noes : Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
L,) �, - 1/1),
Alice M. R mche
City Clerk
91-161
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