HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04_01/10/2008VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
MEETING AGENDA ROUTING SHEET
MEETING DATE:
REQUESTED ACTION/SUMMARY: Approve a request to purchase two (2) Ford
Crown Victorias from Duval Ford, Jacksonville, Florida per the Florida Sheriff's
Association Bud Award #07-15-0827
RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE NUMBER: I2-07/08
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Police Department
FUNDING SOURCE: 2007/2008 BUDGET
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 001-175-664.602
CURRENT BUDGETED AMOUNT AVAILABLE: $48,000.00
AMOUNT OF THIS ITEM: $46,370.00
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUIRED: No
APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE: No
Piggyback Contract Name and number:
Or
Competitive Bid: Florida Sheriff s Bid award #07-15-0827
APPROVALS:
DEPARTMENT HEAD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
VILLAGE MANAGER ~- ~ - -~
VILLAGE MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE DENY
VILLAGE ATTOR]~IEY: APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
YES ,/ NO
NOT APPLICABLE (N/A)
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To: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
Village Manager
From: Captain D. J. "Rick" Ricciardi
Date: November 14, 2007
Subject: 2007/2008 POLICE VEHICLE PURCHASE
Attached for your consideration is an agenda item for December 13, 2007; a request to
purchase two (2) Ford Crown Victoria Police Units.
Funding for this purchase is available in the General Fund; account #001-175-664.602. The
cost of the two vehicles is $46,370.00; the current available balance in the account is
$48,000.00. The vehicles are being purchased through the 2007 Sheriff's Association Bid #07-
15-0827.
I respectfully request that Council approve Resolution No. 12-07/08.
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December 21, 2007
PATROL VEHICLE MODEL ANALYSIS
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At your request I have evaluated the cost differences, gas consumption, and the utility of the Ford Crown
Vic, Ford Expedition and the Ford "Hybrid' Escape.
The Ford Crown Vic is a full size sedan that has led the market in police cruisers. Much of the police
equipment market has developed their products around the Crown Vic making it easier and less
expensive to equip with light packages, push bumpers, prisoner partitions, etc. The Crown Vic is also the
least expensive to purchase.
The Ford SUV is a much larger capacity vehicle and is a much more sensible vehicle when it is considered
for a specialized purpose. The police department purchased two SUVs last year for the expressed purpose
of having two vehicles that could be used in the aftermath of a hurricane. To make the vehicle more
sensible for our agency, the SUVs are limited to the supervisor position and are equipped with items not
typically carried by general patrol. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, crime scene kits, larger
traffic safety cones, cameras, and other equipment not used on a daily basis.
The Ford Escape was the most expensive of the three vehicles. The rational for purchasing a hybrid vehicle
is the presumed savings garnered from the low gas consumption. However, the Ford Escape does not
come with a police package and there is no history with hybrids being used in a patrol capacity. It is
uncertain how they would hold up during long idle times or what the maintenance would be over a
normal life period. The only testimonial I collected was that of Sheriff Crowder of Martin County.
We have been using the hybrids since 2001, but not for patrol purposes. There are not any that have a certified
police packages, but they are suitable for patrolling such as parking lots, warehouse and industrial complexes, citizens'
watch in neighborhoods, and the like. They are not something I would recommend in situations where pursuit might be
necessary.
We are currently using them in the Criminal Investigation Division, parking enforcement, civilian administrative
positions, the chaplain, I.D., process servers and the like. We have had no problems of mention, and the very few
problems we have experienced were quickly remedied by the manufacturer. We use the Toyota Prius (the early series,
and now the later series) and the Honda Civic 4 dr sedan. Toyota has been a little quicker than Honda to respond if we
have a problem, but the Honda vehicles have been a little more readily available for purchase, probably due to the high
demand for the Toyotas.
We had previously been using old patrol cars for the assignments we put the hybrids in to. After 6 months we were
experiencing a 60% reduction in fuel consumption in these assignments.
I am very much in favor of these cars, and am very happy with the results we have experienced. I like them so
much of them I bought one for my wife (a Toyota Highlander Hybrid; what a great solid little vehicle! The more in-town
slow driving you do, the better the gas mileage. Hers is full-time 4-wheel drive and routinely gets 26 mpg with mixed use.
Up in the mountains on rural roads we have gotten around 40 mpg. Interstate highway driving at ---mph yields 24-26 mpg
depending on conditions. Our Priuses get much better mileage. I have personally been able to get up to 52 mpg (but
usually a little less) with one of the early models. The newer Prius routinely produces that kind of mileage.
Sheriff Crowder -Martin County
Obviously, not knowing that much about a vehicle not being used prevalently within the law
enforcement profession, I am hesitant to make a recommendation for the Hybrid. The Ford Escape does
offer some interesting possibilities. It comes in 4WD with 32MPG rated for in City driving.
Of the three vehicles that I have compared, the Hybrid is the only one Ford does not make a police
package for, which means the heating cooling system is of lower volume, the suspension would be
weaker, possibly eliminating it from towing the Marine Unit. The Hybrid has approximately the same
storage volume as the Crown Vic. Currently there is no prisoner divider manufactured for the Ford Escape
and like the Expedition it would require a separation between the cargo area and a separation between
the officer and the prisoner. Special fabrication of these parts would make the vehicle very costly.
For everyday patrol work the Crown Vic meets or exceeds our needs. It is cheaper to equip and the after-
market parts are readily available. Purchasing it this year would save the Village money in initial cost as
well as the required equipment. The Expedition cost was reduced because we did not install separations
inside; maintaining as a high volume passenger vehicle.
One idea I would offer is to place the two currently unmarked cars back into patrol service and retain the
Hybrids for the Detective and the Operations Lieutenant. This would reduce the cost to equip them
considerably.
For your review, I have included a brief rating for each vehicle.
Gas Mileage Comparison
City Hwy
Ford Crown Vic Pursuit 15 23
FORD Expedition 12 18~
Ford Hybrid Escape 31 29
Cost Comparison
Ford Crown Vic Pursuit $ 23,153.50
FORD Expedition $ 25,548.00
Ford Hybrid Escape $ 25,994.00
http://autos.msn.com/research/vio/Spec Glance.asox?vear=2008&make=Ford&model=Escape%20Hybrid&trimid=-1
The Escape is Ford's compact 4-door SUV that joined the Ford lineup for 2001. The Escape Hybrid was added for 2005 and while it appears nearly
identical to a standard Escape, it is powered by an Atkinson-Cycle 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine combined with a 70-kilowatt electric motor. The estimated
combined power output for the electric motor and gasoline engine is 155 horsepower. For 2008 the Escape receives a total makeover inside and out
featuring a more rugged design to bear a stronger family resemblance to the Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition. The software control system has been
improved for a better transition between gasoline and electric operation.
NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the
least protection.
Escape Hybrid
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NHTSA Side Crash Test
NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the
least protection.
Escape Hybrid
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Basic Results: (vs. hybrids)
Retail Price (MSRP): $26,330 (average: $32,258)
Fuel Economy (City): 34 mpg. (average: 30.98 mpg.)
Max. Driving Range: 510 miles (average: 550.8 miles)
Max. Towing Capacity 1000
Standout Results: (vs. hybrids)
Cargo Volume: 27.8 cu. ft. (average: 18.26 cu. ft.)
Rear Headroom: 39.2 in. (average: 37.76 in.)
1/4 Mile Time: 18.01 s. (average: 17.01 s.)
0 - 60 Time: 10.32 s. (average: 9.13 s.)
Rollover results were not rated.
http://autos.msn.cum/researchh~ip/default.aspx'lstate=new&make=Ford&model=Expedition
The third-generation Ford Expedition is Ford's full-size SUV that was first introduced in 1997. After a redesign in 2003, the Expedition now has a new
look for the 2007 model year with design cues inspired from the best-selling Ford F-Series pickup truck. Expedition earned the top frontal driver and
passenger safety rating in NHTSA testing for the third consecutive year in 2003. Expedition sales reached 1 million in 2001.
Basic Results: (vs. large SUVs)
Cargo Volume: 18.6 cu. ft. (average: 35.28 cu. ft.)
Maximum Towing: 9100 Ib. (average: 7891.26 Ib.)
Standout Results: (vs. large SUVs)
Rear Headroom: 39.8 in. (average: 39.12 in.)
Cargo Bed Depth: 35.5 in. (average: 39.47 in.)
Expedition 4X2
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NHTSA Rollover Test
NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the
least protection.
Expedition 4X2
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The Crown Victoria is Ford's traditional full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive American sedan. The Crown Victoria is built on a platform first
introduced in 1979 and was updated in 1998 with a freshened appearance and chassis improvements. The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria adds a standard
AM/FM audio system with CD player and remote keyless entry system SmartLock on all models.
Basic Results: (vs. large cars)
Fuel Economy (City): 17 mpg. (average: 17.43 mpg.)
NHTSA Driver Front Crash Test: 5 star(s) (average: 4.85 star(s))
Standout Results: (vs. large cars)
NHTSA Rear Side Crash Test: 5 star(s) (average: 4.42 star(s))
Power to Weight Ratio: 18 Ib/hp (average: 13.5 Ib/hp)
Crown Victoria
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NHTSA Rollover Test
NHTSA rates crash tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the
least protection.
Crown Victoria
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NHTSA Side Crash Test
NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the
least protection.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12 - 07/08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM DWAL FORD, OF
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, FOR TWO FORD CROWN
VICTORIA POLICE CARS PER THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS
ASSOCIATION BID AWARD 07-15-0827 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$46,370.00, HAVING A FY 2007/2008 GENERAL FUND
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET ALLOCATION OF $48,000.00
AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE APPLICABLE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Ford Crown Victoria police car proposal
from Duval Ford, of Jacksonville, Florida, in the amount
of $46,370.00, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated by reference as a part of this Resolution, is
hereby approved and the Village Manager of the Village of
Tequesta is authorized to execute the same on behalf of
the Village of Tequesta.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS
motion
was
the vote was as follows:
who
OFFERED BY Councilmember
moved its adoption. The
seconded by Councilmember
and upon being put to vote,
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed
and adopted this 13th day of December, A.D., 2007.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Jim Humpage
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams
Village Clerk