Resolution authorizing the purchase of 24 new police vehicles off the National Joint Powers Alliance Bid 2018-120716-NAF with options from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, P.O. Box 9200, Sebring, FL 33871 in the amount of $957,679.27.  This request is to provide the Police Department with 24 new police vehicles to deliver basic police services to the new growth area surrounding LPGA Boulevard and Williamson Boulevard.  The new growth area specifically includes Minto phases 1A, 1B, 1C and 2; Mosaic phases 1A and 1B; Birchwood/Cypress Trail and Tanger Outlet Mall.  The procurement of vehicles and accessory equipment is eligible to be obtained using police impact fees.

The Police Department is in the process of hiring 43 new personnel of which 24 will be assigned to the new growth area.  The remaining 19 will fill current vacancies.  These positions are funded in the Police Department operating budget.  As the specific developments mentioned above continue to expand, along with other new developments in the area, the Police Department will be required to provide additional services for the areas which would be eligible to be funded by police impact fees.  Funds available in the Police Impact Fees Fund.

Recommendation: Business Enterprise Management Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.