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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproval to Purchase Three Parking Enforcement Vehicles withCouncil/Agency Meeting Held: Deferred/Continued to: Al"Approve_d _❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied '0' 7 City Clerk's'Signattofe I Council Meeting Date: March 2, 1998 1 Department ID Number: PD98-006 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, Acting City Administrator afli PREPARED BY: RONALD E. LOWENBERG, Chief of Police f2/9 SUBJECT: Approval to purchase three vehicles with OCTA - Statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (SAAV) funds Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachments) Statement of Issue: Should Council approve the purchase of three parking enforcement vehicles this year using funds made available through the OCTA — SAAV Program. Recommendation was made during the budget process to replace these vehicles but was not approved for lack of funding. Funding Source: General Fund, Unappropriated Fund Balance with 100% reimbursement provided by the Statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. This is unanticipated revenue. Recommended Action: Motion to appropriate $60,000 from the unappropriated general fund reserve and authorize expenditures to purchase three parking enforcement vehicles that will enhance and support our abandoned vehicle enforcement efforts. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve using these SAAV funds to purchase equipment. RtQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTIN MEETING DATE: March 2, 1998 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PD98-006 Analysis: The Police Department currently participates in the Statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (SAAV) Program, which is administered by the Orange County Transit Authority. Through this program the City is reimbursed for abandoned vehicles that we investigate whether by complaint or officer observation. On a quarterly basis, the SAAV Program distributes these reimbursements to the participating agencies that bill the Transit Authority for their enforcement efforts. These are the funds that were recently approved by Council to augment the lease/purchase cost of the new helicopter. However, we not only anticipate a sufficient amount of revenue to meet the helicopter lease obligation this year, but also enough to purchase other needed equipment to enhance and support our abandoned vehicle enforcement efforts. The Department recommends the replacement of the GEO Tracker vehicles currently used by the Parking Control Officers with larger, mid -sized pickup trucks. The GEO's are unable to meet the demanding needs of this service. Their small size and constant use have prematurely rendered them useless. Installation of the mobile data communications equipment required the removal of the passenger seat, which resulted in the loss of their use for any transportation purposes. Doors have actually fallen off and the seat backs have bent backward to uncomfortable, permanent positions from constant use. We suggest replacing them with more comfortable and reliable vehicles by using this surplus revenue from the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program. Concurrence: The Fleet Management Committee comprised of Michael Dolder, Robert Franz, Shari Freidenrich and Les Jones have reviewed the purchase for need, appropriateness and funding availability and recommend the immediate replacement of three parking control vehicles. The cost of the trucks is estimated to be $20,000 each. Environmental Status: N/A X. 1 •- • City Clerk's Page Number ■ RCASAAV -2- 02/20/98 12:14 PM AUTHOR: Jim Moore ATTACHMENT #1 �CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ' INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICA TION To: Ray Silver, Acting City Administrator From: Dan T.Villella, Director of Finance Subject: FIS 98-27 Approval to Purchase Three Vehicles with OCTA- Abandoned Statewide Vehicle Abatement Program Date: February 19, 1998 As required by Resolution 4832, a Fiscal Impact Statement has been prepared for Approval to Purchase Three Vehicles with OCTA- Abandoned Statewide Vehicle Abatement Program. If the City Council approves this request, there will be no effect on the unappropriated, undesignated General Fund balance since the amounts are 100% reimbursable under the Statewide Abandoned Vehicle AbatemerA"Proaram. Robert J--ffati�; Deputy City Admini FISCAL IMACT STATEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Title of RCA: Approve to purchase three vehicles with OCTA - SAAV funds 2. Why is this budget amendment needed: Unanticipated revenue for the purchase of equipment to enhance and support our abandoned vehicle enforcement efforts. A. Why was it not anticipated? This is new revenue. Recommendation was made during the budget process to replace these vehicles but was not approved for lack of funding. B. Why can't anticipated current year budget savings be used to fund this item? Not applicable. 100% reimbursement from SAAV Program. C. Why can't the Department re -prioritize current year expenses so that this item can be funded instead of approved budget items? Not applicable. 3. What will be the cost? 4. 5. $60,000 this year. A. Direct Cost: Current Fiscal Year: $60,000 Future Years: B. Indirect Cost: Unknown Funding Source: A. Fund: General Fund, Unappropriated Fund Balance B. Specific Revenue Source: Statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatemement Program (SAAV) C. Alternative Funding Sources: History: FIZSAAV 02/19/98 9:11 AM RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT: POLICE SUBJECT: Approval to purchase three vehicles with OCTA - Statewide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (SAAV) funds COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 2, 1998 RCATa1-t!iENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) (Signed i /1 by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc. (Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000) Attached Bonds (If applicable) Not Applicable Staff Report (If applicable) Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable REVIEWED RETURNED JORWARDED Administrative Staff ( ) ( ) Assistant City Administrator (Initial) City Administrator (Initial) City Clerk ( ) EXPLANATION FOR RETURN QF ITEM: