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Resolution relative to purchasing an unmarked 2017 AWD Ford Interceptor sedan from Ewald Automotive Group, and associated upfitted items, such as emergency lights, sirens, etc. from various vendors, for a sum not to exceed $28,000.
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WHEREAS, on August 5, 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, our insurance carrier; and
WHEREAS, even though CVMIC covers the replacement cost, the total reimbursement from CVMIC will be approximately $16,911.29, 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 2018 Police vehicles, and the cost for this replacement vehicle is $24,676; and
WHEREAS, the difference between the purchase price of the vehicle and accessories ($28,000) and the reimbursement amount from CVMIC ($16,911.29), which equates to $11,088.71, the City's $5,000 deductible and the cost increase for the vehicle and needed accessories for the Ford Interceptor, $6,088.71 will be funded through wage and benefit savings in the 2017 Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposals dated August 22, 2017 submitted by Ewald Automotive Group for furnishing and delivering one (1) unmarked 2017 AWD Ford Interceptor sedan for $24,676.00, plus approximately $3,324.00 for various accessories, for a total net sum not to exceed $28,000.00 be and is hereby accepted. Funding for this purchase is provided by the CVMIC reimbursement of $16,911.29 and City Funds of up to $11,088.71, and the purchases will be charged to Account No. 100-2101-521.70-02, General Fund, Police Vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Div...
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