| | | | | | | | ALAMOSA CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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| | | | | | | | Subject/Title:
Public Hearing and motion authorizing application for USDA grant to replace one detective vehicle within the police Support Services Division. |
| | | | | | | | Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to be compliant with grant requirements and if no information is presented to the contrary, authorize the application for a USDA grant for the replacement of one detective vehicle.
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| | | | | | | | Background:
The Support Services Division added one vehicle to the fleet in 2021. This police vehicle currently has over 122,000 miles and is in and out of the fleet mechanic shop for repairs each month. This vehicle is assigned to the new narcotics detective and it was an administrative vehicle before 2021. |
| | | | | | | | Issue Before the Council:
Does City Council want to authorize the application for USDA grant (attached) to assist in the replacement of the narcotics detective vehicle.
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| | | | | | | | Alternatives:
The alternative, if not approved, would be to continue paying for repairs and request additional funding to replace within 2 years. The second alternative is to provide staff with further direction.
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| | | | | | | | Fiscal Impact:
The USDA grant, if approved, will provide $25,000 and the City will be responsible for $5,000.
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| | | | | | | | Legal Opinion:
The City Attorney will be available for comment.
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| | | | | | | | Conclusion:
The purchase of a used, lower mileage vehicle will keep the vehicle replacement program on track and provide a stable and sustainable fleet. |
| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Type |  | USDA grant | Backup Material |
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