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6.P. - Page 1 of 30 <br />/<�ik <br />Redwood <br />CitylCallifornia <br />Faunded 1867 <br />Ago/ <br />DATE: June 24, 2019 <br />SUBJECT <br />STAFF REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br />Purchase of two new, 2019 Ford F150s, which will have after -market hybrid systems installed as soon as <br />they are available, anticipated to be spring 2020 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to purchase two new, 2019 <br />Ford F150s from Towne Ford of Redwood City, CA in the amount of $50,350. <br />STRATEGIC INITIATIVE <br />Public Safety <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City of Redwood City's Fire Department currently operates two 2007 Toyota Prius' for use by the Fire <br />Prevention team. The Prius is classified as a passenger vehicle with no operational specificity incorporated <br />into the models and has been inadequately serving the needs of the Fire Department's Inspectors for <br />many years. <br />ANALYSIS <br />The 2007 Toyota Prius' have served the Fire Department beyond their useful life and are now in need of <br />replacement. However, the Fire Department has identified that the replacements for these vehicles <br />should be Ford F150s as they more appropriately meet the operational demands of the Fire Department. <br />Fire inspectors require their vehicles to be outfitted with inspection tools and equipment, as well as <br />personal protective equipment. The use of the Prius' for this purpose has been challenging for the <br />duration of the life of the vehicle. The Prius does not offer adequate storage and proper housing of soiled <br />personal protective equipment from the scene of a fire where hazardous materials are present. Often <br />times, these materials are stowed within the backseat or trunk of the Prius which is all part of the <br />passenger compartment of the vehicle creating unnecessary exposure to potentially hazardous material. <br />The F150 offers ample capacity and proper storage placement of all tools and personal protective <br />equipment by providing separate compartments for tools and equipment. By keeping these items <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore <br />150 <br />