City Council Agenda
Memo to: Manteca City Council
From: Stephen Schluer, Chief of Police
Prepared by: Paul Carmona, Captain
Date: February 4, 2025
Subject: Request approval for the purchase of five new patrol vehicles and a
corresponding budget appropriation from the Major Equipment Purchase
Fee.
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Adopt a resolution approving a budget appropriation from Major Equipment Purchase Fee Fund (Fund 260) for the purchase of five new fully outfitted marked patrol vehicles for an amount not to exceed $510,000; and authorizing City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents to effectuate the agreement.
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Background:
This report outlines the critical need for the Manteca Police Department to acquire five new patrol vehicles to replace aging fleet units, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the safety of both officers and the community. The Manteca Police Department currently operates a fleet of approximately 28 patrol vehicles, with an average age of two to seven years, mileage from in the thousands to hundred thousand and an average idle time of approximately five hundred thousand. Several vehicles are nearing the end of their service life, exhibiting frequent mechanical issues and requiring costly repairs.
Deteriorating patrol vehicles hinder the ability to effectively respond to calls for service, potentially compromising officer safety and response times. Unreliable vehicles can negatively impact community perception of police presence and accessibility.
New patrol vehicles will allow officers to effectively patrol neighborhoods, respond to emergencies, and deter criminal activity. With the purchase of new vehicles, we will be able to improve officer safety and operational efficiency due to reliable vehicles. There will be enhanced community trust through visible police presence and a cost-effective long-term solution by reducing maintenance costs ...
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