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City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Hicks & City Councilmembers
From: Paul Schnell, Chief of Police
Date: August 25, 2010
Item: Declare Excess Property and Authorize Budget Adjustment
Council Action Requested:
Authorize budget adjustment as described below and designate unmarked squad car to be
replaced as surplus property.
Background Information:
The department seeks to replace a 2001 Chevrolet Impala with nearly 90,000 miles that is in need
of approximately $3,100 in immediate mechanical repairs. The unmarked squad car would be
replaced with a 2007 Chevy Impala with 35,000 miles that can be purchased from the Minnesota
State Fleet and Surplus Services for $9,375, plus taxes, fees and transfer of equipment. Pursuant
to previous Council authorized budget adjustments, the police department has a postive balance
of $6,800 available for squad (vehicle) replacement. Also, City Attorney Fluegel is finalizing
negotiations regarding a DWI vehicle forfeiture that is expected to result in a $6,000 settlement.
In addition, with your designation of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala as surplus property, it too can be
sold for an estimated $1,500. The combination of this these finding sources totals $14,300.
Financial Impact:
The total replacement cost of the unmarked squad car will be $11,345. With this Council action,
the Police Department budget has $14,300 of funds available.
Action will reduce need for near-term vehicle replacement request and will be within Council
approved budget.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
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Council Committee Discussion:
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Attachments:
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