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City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Hicks & City Councilmembers
From: Paul P. Schnell, Chief of Police
Date: January 12, 2011
Item: Purchase of police patrol vehicles
Council Action Requested:
Authorize the Hastings Police Department to place orders for two replacement patrol vehicles as
budgeted.
Background Information:
The Hastings Police Department requested and was authorized through the budget process to
acquire two police patrol vehicles. The request follows the department's patterned process for
replacement of patrol vehicles. With authorization, the department seeks to purchase one 2011
Crown Victoria Police Inceptor from Hastings Ford, who will match the Minnesota state bid
vendor price of $22,485.64. The second patrol vehicle will be a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Police
Patrol Vehicle purchased on the Minnesota state bid from approved vendor Polar Chevrolet for
$26,066.10. Local dealers were consulted regarding this vehicle, but we not able to match the
Minnesota state bid price. The cost of acquistion of these vehicles is within budget. Delivery is
expected within 90 - 120 days. Once delivered, the patrol vehicles will be outfitted with
emergency equipment before being put into service.
Financial Impact:
Purchase of the above described patrol vehicles is $447.00 less than the amount budgeted.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments: