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Item No 4
Meeting Date 10/24/2006
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A
FORD THINK VEHICLE FROM HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP AND
MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR VEHICLE PAINTING FROM
CALIFORNIA AUTO BODY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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Highland Partnership recently donated a Ford Think electric vehicle to the Police
Department for use by the Patrol Division. The Police Department envisions using the
small electric vehicle at special event operations such as parades and fairs. California
Auto Body also donated the materials and labor to paint the Think vehicle in the
traditional black and white patrol vehicle scheme.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council accepts the donation of a Ford Think vehicle and materials and labor for
vehicle painting, to be placed into the vehicle fleet of the Police Department.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Several months ago, representatives from Highland Partnership contacted the Police
Department to inquire if the department had a need for a small, electric vehicle such as
the Ford Think (see pictures on the following page). Staff researched the feasibility of
utilizing such a vehicle and determined that it would provide additional mobility for
officers during special events where space limitations would prohibit utilizing a regular
patrol vehicle. Events such as concerts at Coors Amphitheatre, July 4th festivities,
parades and other events would benefit by having a small electric vehicle to facilitate
the transport of personnel and equipment. Staff contacted Highland Partnership and
agreed to the donation.
The Ford Think is an electric vehicle which has a top speed of 25 miles an hour (MPH).
It is restricted for use on roads with speed limits of 35 MPH or lower. It has a range of
about 35 miles on fully charged batteries. Since it is powered completely by batteries,
there are no harmful emissions.
Highland Partnership took the additional steps to have the vehicle mechanically
serviced and inspected and had new tires installed prior to delivery. California Auto
Body has donated the materials and labor to paint the Think vehicle in traditional police
vehicle black and white colors.
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Item No +
Meeting Date 10/24/2006
The Think Vehicle joins the department's other environmentally friendly vehicles such
as Segways, which are also powered by electricity, and continues the City's leadership
in environmentally friendly operations.
The vehicle will be on display outside of Council chambers on October 24th, 2006 prior
to the City Council meeting. I"
The estimated value of the Think vehicle is $6,500. The value of the materials and labor
for the paint job on the Think vehicle is $500.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it
is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the acceptance of a Ford Think electric vehicle
into the Police Department's fleet. There is no impact to the General Fund as the
minimal maintenance and registration costs will be absorbed into the current Police
Department budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A
FORD THINK VEHICLE FROM HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP
AND MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR VEHICLE PAINTING
FROM CALIFORNIA AUTO BODY 10 THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, Highland Partnership recently donated a Ford Think electric vehicle
to the Police Department valued at $6,500 for use by the Patrol Division; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department envisions using the Think electric vehicle at
special event operations such as parades and fairs; and
WHEREAS, California Auto Body also donated a paint job valued at $500 in
order to paint the Think vehicle in the traditional black and white color scheme;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept a donation of a Ford Think vehicle from Highland Partnership
and materials and labor for vehicle painting from California Auto Body; and place this
vehicle into the Police Departments vehicle fleet.
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
Approved as to form by:
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nn Moore
City Attorney
Presented by:
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