HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-274RESOLUTION NO. 2001-274
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE COMMAND PLATFORM FOR
THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS USING STATE COPS
GRANTFUNDS
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-203
approving purchase of radio equipment for the proposed Mobile Command Platform, using
Federal Block Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, that equipment has been purchased and staff is now ready to procure the
command platform, additional exterior and interior equipment, and pull -vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of a Mobile Command Platform is to provide a strategically
located, moveable center from which to operate public safety resources during an emergency
or crisis situation; and
WHEREAS, a committee was formed to evaluate different products and recommends
the fully -equipped Mobile Command Platform from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc., in the
amount of $172,235.00; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi Fire Department has worked in conjunction with the Lodi Police
Department on the anticipated purchase of the emergency Mobile Command Platform; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department anticipates securing grant funds to purchase a pull
vehicle for the command center. The purchase of the Mobile Command Platform would enable
the Lodi Police and Fire Departments to have an instantly available, moveable center from
which to command emergency, high-risk situations in a safe and efficient manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes
the purchase of a Mobile Command Platform for the Police and Fire Departments from
Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc., using state COPS grant funds in the amount of $172,235.00.
Dated: November 21, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-274 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held November 21, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor
Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-274