HomeMy WebLinkAboutsubmission-fact sheetPOLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
This is a brief summary of agenda items that pertain to the Miami Police
Department. We are providing answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The goal of this summary is to provide the Commission with detailed information to
enhance your review and approval process.
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regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
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Note: On certain items we may be able to provide a static display for your review
upon your request.
John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
305-579-6565
Commission Hearing Date: FEBRUARY 26, 2004
POLICE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FACT SHEET
SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES FOR MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUSTIFICATION:
TWO SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WILL BE FOR THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE DETAIL. A
PICK UP TRUCK CURRENTLY UTILIZED BY THE SUPERVISOR HAS BEEN DEAD LINED BY
GSA. THE CONDITION OF THE EXISTING VEHICLE IS CAUSING DIFFICULTIES IN THE
OPERATION OF THE DETAIL. FIVE OTHER UTILITY VEHICLES WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE
TRAFFIC DETAIL. THE TRAFFIC HOMICIDE MEMBERS ARE TRAINED IN THE USE OF THE
TOTAL STATION CRIME SCENE MAPPING SYSTEM, WHICH MEASURES TRAFFIC
HOMICIDES SCENES, AS WELL AS HOMICIDE AND POLICE SHOOTING SCENES. TO
TRANSPORT THIS SYSTEM IN THE TAURUS VEHICLES REQUIRES THAT PART OF THE
SYSTEM BE DISMANTLED, WHICH IS RESULTING IN UNNECESSARY WEAR AND TEAR ON
THE PARTS. TWO SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE AUTO THEFT
DETAIL. THE AUTO THEFT DETAIL CARRIES A LOT OF EQUIPMENT IN THEIR VEHICLES
TO CONDUCT THEIR INVESTIGATION.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
BY PURCHASING THESE SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK MONIES, WHICH COME WITH 5-YEARS MAINTENANCE WARRANTY, THE
CITY IS SAVING MONEY UPFRONT WITH THE MAINTENANCE THAT THE OLDER
VEHICLES REQUIRE NOW.
IS THIS A REPLACE
ENT ITEM? YES ® NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
THE CONDITION OF SOME OF THE VEHICLES ARE DEPLORABLE AND SOME
DETAILS WILL BE REPLACING THE TAURUS FOR LARGER VEHICLES, DUE TO THE
SPACE REQUIRED TO CARRY SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT.
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If yes, why?)
EXISTING CONTRACT
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
EXISTING CONTRACT
IS T
S THE LOWEST BID? YES ❑ NO ❑ (If no, explain?)
EXISTING CONTRACT
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
LLEBG VII
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$177,822.00
Commission Hearing Date:
2/26/4
Item#:
CA8