Title
Release of Capital Funds for Enclosed Trailer
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: Requesting release of Capital Funds to purchase One enclosed Trailer for use by the Criminal Investigation Division. This will allow for crime scene processing equipment and supplies to be readily available at any time. This unit will also serve as a portable interview space used at crimes scenes also. This unit will also provide a secure place to keep the specialized crime scene equipment used in processing different scenes. It being a trailer will allow easy mobility of moving heavy items such as lighting and other equipment. We are requesting permission to purchase this trailer from Port City Trailers as they were the lowest quote received, in the amount of $2,195.00. With a balance of $7,805.00 remaining we are requesting $4,500.00 be made available to purchase and install the necessary racks and cabinets and purchase power supply for use in remote areas. We will follow normal purchasing policy in regards to this additional purchasing.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: ____$6695.00________
Is this a budgeted item? YES__X____
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____10,000.00________ Account No. ________01-608-7010___________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _______Capital Project__________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? YES__X___
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___10,000.00________
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WHEREAS, The Police Department is requesting the purchase of one enclosed trailer for the purpose of using it for Criminal Investigation Division's crime scene processing equipment and supplies, and
WHEREAS, three quotes were obtained and they are as follows:
Andalusia Ford, LLC $7,166.00
Lowe's ProServices $3,186.65
Port City Trailers, Inc. $2,195.00
WHEREAS, Port City Trailers, Inc. had the lowest responsible quote in the amount of $2,195.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Foley City Council as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the purchase of one enclosed trailer in the amount of $2,195, which is budgeted under Account 01-608-7010 in the amount of $10,000.
SECTION 2: Approves the purchase and installation of racks, cabinets and power supply in the amount of $4,500 for the enclosed trailer to come out of Account 01-608-7010 also budgeted for the trailer.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.