Resolution 13621CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13 6 21
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE OF
FIVE POLICE VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PURSUANT CITY CHARTER SECTION 3 -15
WHEREAS, there are funds available in the FY 2003 -2004 police equipment replacement
fund for the purchase of five new police vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria meets or exceeds all of the 2003/2004 California
Highway Patrol (C.H.P.) specifications as bid by the State , of California, General Services
Administration (Contract #1-03-23-14 -01); and
WHEREAS, this vehicle is the best option for police class equipment available to the City at
this time and can be obtained at a considerable savings to the City through Film Vehicle Services;
and
WHEREAS, Section 3 -15 of the City Charter provides that the City Council, by four
affirmative votes, can authorize an open market purchase if it determines that the materials or
supplies can be purchased at a lower price in the open market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alameda that
pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the City Charter, the Police Department, in cooperation with the Finance
Director, is hereby authorized to purchase five (5) Ford Crown Victoria, C.H.P. specifications,
vehicles from Film Vehicle Services for a total cost of $132,515.00.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 5th
day of August, 2003, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, Kerr, Matarrese, and Mayor Johnson - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
6th day of August, 2003.
a Weisiger, City C
City of Alameda