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City Council Minutes January 13, 2003 Page 4 6.6. 6.7. Two Unmarked Squad Vehicles - $36,501.52 - Assistant Chief Beahen reviewed the request to purchase two police vehicles. He noted that one of the vehicles is an unmarked car replacing an existing car and the other vehicle requested would be an addition to the fleet and replace the Chief's vehicle. Jeff explained that the Chief currently receives a car allowance and uses his own vehicle. It is proposed to eliminate the car allowance and purchase this unmarked car to be used by the new Chief of Police. Assistant Chief Beahen indicated that the lowest bid has been received from I-Linckley Chevrolet through the State Bid at $19,214.51 and $17,287.01. He indicated that one squad would be paid for from the forfeiture account and the other through equipment certificates. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO UNMARKED SQUAD CARS FROM HINCKLEY CHEVROLET AT A TOTAL COST OF $36,501.52. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 2003 Budget Update City Administrator Pat Iadaers updated that Council on the State budget deficit and the possible impacts it may have on the City's budget. Council_member Dietz suggested that the City not spend any money from the Council Contingency Fund until the affects of the State budget deficit are determined. Public Safety Project Update City Administrator Pat Klaers updated the Council on the progress of the public safety project. He noted that the project is slightly ahead of schedule and the cable TV/city attorney area and utilities building are on schedule. Finance Director LoriJohnson presented two bid packages for Council review. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BIDS: · BID PACKAGE #35 - NIELSEN'S EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,764.00 FOR INVESTIGATION LAB EQUIPMENT · BID PACKAGE #36- CUSTOM EXPRESSIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,225.00 FOR WINDOW TREATMENTS COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Assistant Chief Beahen presented information on the request to purchase a radio system for the public safety facility. He indicated that he received three quotes, two of which were for new equipment and one that proposed using existing equipment. Jeff recommended that the Council accept the lowest quote which was from Ancom Construction in the amount of $46,035.41. Jeff indicated that there is a possibility of the cost decreasing to $41,881.91 if a non-plenum rated cable can be used. He indicated that Ancom is still reviewing this option. Finance Director Lori Johnson indicated that because the quotes are just slightly under the $50,000 bidding requirement, she would be checking with the Auditors to see if the quote can be accepted.