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Resolution relative to purchasing a Marked 2017 AWD Ford Utility Interceptor SUV from Ewald Automotive Group, and associated upfitted items, such as light bars, sirens, decals, etc. from various vendors, for a sum not to exceed $38,000.
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WHEREAS, on July 2, 2017, a City of West Allis squad car was involved in a motor vehicle accident and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by CVMIC, the City's insurance carrier; and
WHEREAS, even though CVMIC covers the replacement cost, the total reimbursement from CVMIC will be approximately $26,347, which covers the cost of the vehicle less the City's $5,000 deductible, due to the fact that the type of vehicle is being changed from a Chevy Impala to a Ford Interceptor and the accessories are not transferrable from one vehicle to the other; and
WHEREAS, Ewald Automotive Group, the State of Wisconsin contract holder, has provided pricing for 2017 Police vehicles, and the cost for this replacement vehicle is $38,000; and
WHEREAS, the difference between the purchase price of the vehicle and accessories ($38,000) and the reimbursement amount from CVMIC ($26,347) equates to $11,653; the City's $5,000 deductible and the $6,653 cost of the needed accessories for the Ford Interceptor will be funded through wage and benefit savings in the 2017 Police Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Police and Fire Commission approved the purchase of this vehicle and the needed accessories at its meeting on August 17, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated April 13, 2017 submitted by Ewald Automotive Group for furnishing and delivering one (1) Marked 2017 AWD Ford Utility Interceptor (Explorer) SUV for $28,647, plus approximately $9,300 for various accessories, for a total net sum not to exceed $38,000, be and is hereby accepted. Funding for this purchase is provided by the CVMIC reimbursement of $26,347 and City Funds of up to $11,653, and the purchases will be ch...
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