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JUSTIFICATION:
The Florida Department of Transportation Aggressive Driving grant will fund the purchase of
two unmarked vehicles along with equipment such as traffic radar & lasers, to address aggressive
driving in the City of Miami. The offenses that will be targeted include violations of Florida's
Aggressive careless driving Statute (316.1923), red light running, speeding, and DUI.
HOW IS THIS ITEM GOING TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE TO THE
CUSTOMER / CITIZENS?
The use of unmarked non traditional police vehicles for traffic enforcement of aggressive driving
and related offenses will enable the police department to proactively address aggressive driving
and impact the number of traffic crashes in the City of Miami.
IS THIS A REPLACEMENT ITEM? YES n NO ® (If yes, why?)
IS THIS AN EMERGENCY ITEM? YES ❑ NO ® (If yes, why?)
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IS THIS PURCHASE USING A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If yet why?)
IS THIS A LOCAL VENDOR? YES ❑ NO ® (If no, explain?)
Purchase of Vehicle will be through state bid.
IS THIS THE LOWEST BID? YES ® NO ® (If no, explain?)
FUNDING SOURCE:
COMMENTS:
Grant
TOTAL EXPENDITURE:
$127,334.00
Funding from this grant will be used for the purchase of two unmarked vehicles, a Variable
Message sign & trailer, electronic citation writers, traffic radar, traffic laser, in -car police radios,
in -car computer stands and docking ports, in -car license scanners and emergency lights and siren
for both vehicles.
Commission Hearing Date:
5/22/08
Item#:
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POLICE 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.
Should you have any additional questions, or require additional information
regarding this item, please contact my office and I will have a Police Department
representative provide you with needed information.
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: May 22, 2008