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1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
Meeting Datel;
February 14, 2008 Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #:
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: 4-08
Originating Department: Police
2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
2007/2008 Police Vehicle Purchase
3. BUDGEt /FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Account #: 001-175-664.602 Amount of this item: $46,370.00
Current Budgeted Amount Available:
$47,408.70 Amount Remaining after item:
$1,038.70
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
Approve a request to purchase two (2) Ford Crown Victoria Police Units from Duval Ford, Jacksonville,
Florida per the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid Award #07-15-0827.
5. APPROVALS: _...__
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) Yes ^ No ^
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SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION: ^
APPROVE ITEM: ^
DENY ITEM: ^
RESOLUTION NO. 4-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM DUVAL 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 $47,408.70
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
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FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed
and adopted this 14th day of February, A.D., 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Jim Humpage
ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams
Village Clerk
TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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To: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
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Date: January 23, 2008
Subject: 2007/2008 POLICE VEHICLE PURCHASE
Based on my research of alternative vehicles, I am recommending the 2008 Crown
Victoria as the replacement patrol vehicles. Attached for your consideration is an
agenda package (Res: #4-08) requesting authorization to purchase two (2) Ford
Crown Victoria (CV) Police Interceptor vehicles.
As was requested, I reviewed the available data and information of the Ford CV
and Ford Escape (Hybrid). Although the Hybrid has interesting possibilities, there is
not enough information at this time, in my opinion, to recommend purchasing an
alternative vehicle. The Ford CV has an extensive history as a police service vehicle.
Much of the required police equipment, i.e. emergency lights, computer mounts,
compartment dividers is readily available through State contract for the CV; this is
not true for most alternative vehicles.
The lack of maintenance data and equipment to outfit the Hybrid makes me
hesitant at this time to recommend anything other than the Ford Crown Victoria
Police Interceptor vehicle. As alternative fuel technology improves, I will revisit the
possibility of including these in our fleet.
Funding for this purchase is available in the General Fund; account #Ol -175-
664.602. The cost of the two vehicles is $46,370.00. The current available balance in
the account is $47,408.70. The vehicles are being purchased through the 2007
Sheriff's Association Bid #07-15-0827.
I respectfully request that the Council approve Resolution No. 4-08.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.
Village Manager
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Subject: 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 ire 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.
If the Council is interested in the purchasing of Hybrids, 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/vip/Sec Glance.aspx?year=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
Driver Front
Passenger Front
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
Front Side
Rear Side
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.
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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
Driver Front
Passenger Front
NNTSA Rollover Test
NNTSA 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
Rollover
http: //autos. msn.com/research/vio/overview.aspx?year= 2007&make=Ford&model =Crown%20Victoria
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
Driver Front
Passenger Front
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
Rollover
NHTSA Side Crash Test
NNTSA 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 Front Side Rear Side ~ ~ -
