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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-147: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $50,153 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF UNIT NOS. 1111 AND 1165 FOR THE NORMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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BACKGROUND: On November 23, 2012, a Norman Police Department vehicle, Unit 1111 (2011 Ford Crown Victoria) was involved in a traffic collision. The cause of the collision was determined to be the negligence of another driver who collided with the side of Unit 1111.
On February 27, 2013, a Norman Police Department vehicle, Unit 1165 (2012 Ford Interceptor) was also involved in a traffic collision. The cause of the collision was determined to be the negligence of another driver who collided with the side of Unit 1165.
DISCUSSION: The insurance company (GEICO Insurance) for the driver at fault determined the damage to Unit 1111 was too extensive to warrant repair and therefore opted to compensate the City for replacement value of the car, including value of the base unit, specialty equipment removal or replacement. The check issued to the City in exchange for the vehicle totaled $19,944. The City receipted the insurance check into Miscellaneous Revenue Risk Management account # 043-0000-367.12-64 in March of FY 2013, and these funds were transferred to the General Fund Balance.
The insurance company (American Mercury Insurance) for the driver at fault determined the damage to Unit 1165 was too extensive to warrant repair and therefore opted to compensate the City for replacement value of the car, including value of the base unit, specialty equipment removal or replacement. The check issued to the City in exchange for the vehicle totaled $30,209.06. The City receipted the insurance check into Miscellaneous Revenue Risk Management account #043-0000-367.12-64 in May of FY 2013, and these funds were transferred to the General Fund Balance.
The appropriation requested will partially fund the purchase of two new replacement vehicles, Ford Interceptor SUVs, for Units 1111 and 1165 for law enforcement purposes. Due to lower than projected costs of vehicle purchases in FY 2013, there is a current balance of $32,264 in the Patrol; Service Equipment/Truck & Vans account, 010-6022-421.50-03. By using part of the remaining fund, along with the funds issued to the City by the two insurance companies, it will be possible to replace both vehicles with new vehicles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that $50,153 be appropriated from General Fund Balance (account #010-0000-253-20-00) to Patrol Service Equipment/Trucks & Vans (account #010-6022-421.50-03) for the replacement of Unit 1111 and Unit 1165.