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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROCKY WENRICK, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: MARCH 4, 2024
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PATROL VEHICLE
BACKGROUND:
On December 28, 2023, Patrol Vehicle P-27 was involved in a vehicular pursuit of a DUI suspect.
During the incident, the suspect purposely rammed his vehicle into the police vehicle. The vehicle was
subsequently inspected and declared to be a total loss by Sedgwick. Sedgwick agreed to reimburse the
City of Azusa a total of $27,825.00, for the totaled vehicle. A replacement vehicle is estimated to cost
approximately $73,998.51, including the transport fee and installation of emergency equipment. This
total does not take into consideration the $27,825.00, being reimbursed to the city from the insurance
carrier. In addition, the Police Department will be requesting that the court impose restitution fees to
the suspect for the damaged inflicted by his reckless actions. Any restitution monies obtained will be
returned to the general fund. Including insurance reimbursement, the total cost to the City will be
approximately $46,173.51.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Authorize issuance of a purchase orders to National Fleet Group in the amount of $50,810.16 for
the purchase of a 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit V-8 AWD and Black & White Emergency
Vehicles in the amount of $23,188.85 for retrofitting the vehicle, for a total purchase price of
$73,998.51.
ANALYSIS:
The Department is currently experiencing a shortage of police patrol vehicles due to mechanical issues
that are common near the end of the life-cycle for police vehicles. The loss of this vehicle has placed an
additional burden on the aging fleet. The Department is currently awaiting delivery of seven patrol
vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group as part of the established rotation cycle. The addition of this
eighth vehicle will only support sustaining the patrol fleet and not add an additional vehicle. The
Approved
City Council
March 4, 2024
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT PATROL VEHICLE
March 4, 2024
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approval of this replacement vehicle is necessary to maintain the current level of service to the
community. The total cost to the City after the insurance payout will be $46,173.51.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total cost of the requested vehicle replacement is $73,998.51. After the reimbursement of $27,825 from,
the City’s net replacement cost is $46,173.51. Staff plans to identify budget savings under the FY 2023-
24 Public Safety Budget to cover the purchase. However, in the event budget savings are not available,
staff will prepare a budget amendment to add a maximum of $73,998.51 under account 10-20-310-000-
7135.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Jacob Bushey Rocky Wenrick
Lieutenant Chief of Police
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Appraisers Report from HEA, dated January 27, 2024
2. Quote from National Auto Fleet Group for replacement vehicle dated February 8, 2024
3.Quote from Black & White Emergency Vehicles dated February 14, 2024
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3