HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 21, 2001 E-08CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Authorize the Purchase of a Mobile Command Platform for the Police and Fire
Departments Using Grant Funds in the Amount of $172,235
DATE: November 21, 2001
PREPARED BY: JERRY J. ADAMS, CHIEF OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City Council authorizes the purchase of a fully equipped Mobile
Command Platform for the Lodi Police and Fire Departments from Universal
Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 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. A committee was formed to evaluate products from vendors for this moveable command
center. After review, the committee recommends that the fully equipped Mobile Command Platform be
purchased from Universal Specialty Vehicles, Inc. in the amount of $172,235. Command platforms have
been purchased from this company by Modesto Police Department, San Francisco P.D., Torrance P.D.,
Amador County Sheriff's Department and Napa County Sheriff's Department.
The Lodi Fire Department has worked in conjunction with the police department on the anticipated
purchase of this emergency Mobile Command Platform. The Fire Department anticipates securing grant
funds to purchase a pull vehicle for the command center. The purchase of this 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. The command platform
and pull -vehicle will be secured and maintained at a Lodi Fire Station designated by the Fire Chief.
The anticipated purchase of a Mobile Command Platform for the Lodi Police Department was brought
before Council on November 15, 2000. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2000-203, Council approved the use of
Federal Block Grant funds for the purchase of radio equipment for the proposed mobile command platform.
That equipment has been purchased and we are now ready to procure the command platform, additional
exterior and interior equipment (refer to attachment), and pull -vehicle.
FUNDING: $172,235 from State COPS Grant Funds
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*Jerry J. dams
Chief of Police
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED:
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Addendum to Council Communication
Purchase of Mobile Command Platform
• Communications Systems $31,320.00
• Camera & Surveillance Equipment $12,080.00
• Audio Surveillance & Taping Equipment $ 6,970.00
• Power Supplies $ 4,070.00
• Sub -Total Interior of Command Platform $54,440.00
• Mobile Command Platform Exterior $117,795.00
• Mobile Command Platform Project Total $172,235.00
RESOLUTION 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
GRANT FUNDS
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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
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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
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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