Loading...
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. 144A.0 A. tom• (��+*+� 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.