HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 16, 2005 E-05AGENDA ITEM E75
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt resolution authorizing the purchaseof fire panelsto equip the Lodi Police
Department patrol fleet of twenty five vehicles from F.I.R.E. Panel LLC of
Scottsdale, Arizona (State COPS Grant $9,600)
MEETING DATE: March 16,2005
PREPARED BY: Jerry J. Adams, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDEDACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase
of "fire panels" to equip the entire patrol fleet of twenty-five
(25) Ford Crown Victoria/Police Interceptorsfrom F.I.R.E. Panel LLC
of Scottsdale, Arizona for $9,600.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: There have been several instances, nationwide, where Ford Crown
Victoria/Police Interceptors have caught fire after being struck in the
rear at high speed resulting in the deaths of police officers. A
company located in Scottsdale, Arizona (F.I.R.E. Panel LLC) is
manufacturing a panel containing fire suppressant powder, that when mounted on the gas tank of these
vehicles, effectively extinguishes the fire in these types of collisions. Becausethis danger only exists
when the vehicle is struck in the rear at high speed, it is recommended that only the vehicles in the patrol
fleet be so equipped. Other Ford Crown Victorias in the City fleet are not exposed to the same dangers
as general patrol vehicles. Installingthese panels in all our patrol vehicles could not only save lives, but
have the additional benefit of protecting our equipment by reducing the amount of damage in this type of
collision.
We recommend purchase of these fire panels, sole source, from RISLE. Panel LLC. of Scottsdale,
Arizona because they are the only company at the present time making this type of vehicularfire
protection system.
FISCAL IMPACT: This will diminish balance of State COPS Grant to approximately $142,000.
FUNDING AVAILA $9,600.00 from S to COPS Grant (2351001).
Ja )es R. Krueger, Finance Director
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J rry J. Aofims
Chief of Police
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED:
Blair King, Citlilanager
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE SOLE -SOURCE PURCHASE
OF FIRE PANELSTO EQUIP 25 LODI POLICE
DEPARTMENT PATROL FLEET VEHICLES
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code §3.20,070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interestof the City to
do so; and
WHEREAS, there have been several instances nationwide where Ford Crown
Victoria/Poiice Interceptors have caught fire after being struck in the rear at high speed,
resulting in the deaths of police officers; and
WHEREAS, F.I.R.E. Panel LLC, of Scottsdale, Arizona, is manufacturing a panel
containing fire suppressant powder that, when mounted on the gas tank of these vehicles,
effectively extinguishes the fire in these types of collisions; and
WHEREAS, staff therefore recommends the sole -source purchase of 25 "fire panels"
to equip the Lodi Police Department Patrol fleet at a cost of $9,600, utilizing State COPS
Grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves
the sole -source purchase of 25 "fire panels" to equip the Lodi Police Department Patrol fleet
ata cost of $9,600, utilizing State COPS Grant funds.
Dated: March 16,2005
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005-47 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held March 16, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2005-47