HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreements for intermittent use of dealership cars by Police Department RESOLUTION NO. 14-089
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR INTERMITTENT USE OF
DEALERSHIP CARS BY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, during the course of Police operations, it is sometimes necessary to utilize
vehicles that are not known to suspects or to the public and that do not resemble Police vehicles;and,
WHEREAS, due to the short-term nature of many of these operations, it is financially
impractical for the City to buy, sell, or trade vehicles for these short-term uses; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department has approached several local car dealerships about the
possibility of using vehicles on a short-term basis specific to a police operation, and several local
dealerships were willing to assist the City in fulfilling this need; and,
WHEREAS, in these situations, the City will insure and provide fuel for the vehicles, and
will be responsible for any physical damage the vehicles sustain while in the Police Department's
possession; and,
WHEREAS,the dealership will provide a contact person for the Police Department and will
be responsible for any mechanical defects in the vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has developed a standardized written agreement that provides the
participating dealers with a clear statement of responsibilities and liabilities, and the department
anticipates no new extra costs beyond the normal vehicle operations costs.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreements for the intermittent use of dealership cars by the Police Department are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of February, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25'day of February, 2014.