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epresentatives from Pubic Works Services and the Police Department visited several <br /> used car lots and evaluated different makes and models of vehicles which meet the Police <br /> Department's needs. Staff concludes that Enterprise Car Sales offers several benefits over <br /> the others: <br /> <br /> · Competitive Pricing <br /> · Have the widest selection of one-year-old vehicles <br /> · Come with a factory warranty plan <br /> · Been professionally maintained <br /> <br /> In order to take advantage of these benefits, the purchasing agency must have pre- <br /> authorized purchasing ability and be able to conclude a purchase the same day the desired <br /> vehicles are available, <br /> <br /> Alternative <br /> Direct staff to prepare specifications and purchase new vehicles. This would result in <br /> significantly higher costs to the City, estimated at $57,000 for two vehicles. <br /> <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> The budgeted amount of $51,750 for the purchase of these two vehicles was approved and <br /> appropriated by the City Council in the Fiscal year 2001/02 Equipment Replacement Fund <br /> budget. <br /> <br />Lar~~ c~a Peter Ingram ~'~~ <br /> E'd ~:v~rett- , <br /> S~rvices Director City Manager <br />Publrc Works Superintendent Public Works <br /> <br />Attachment: None <br /> <br /> <br />