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CC - (1) Approval of a Purchase Order with Lenco Industries for one Lenco BearCat Rescue Vehicle in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $450,000; and (2) FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIREMENT: Approval of a Related Budget Amendment.
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Meeting Date: August 26, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Lt. Troy Dunlap/Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6202
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/21/19);
Department Approval: Ron Iizuka, Assistant Police Chief (08/14/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a purchase order with Lenco Industries for one Lenco Bearcat Rescue Vehicle in an amount not-to-exceed $450,000.00, including all fees and taxes, and (2) approve a related budget amendment (requires a four-fifths vote).
BACKGROUND
Over the last decade, the City of Culver City has grown in population and density, and is now a premier destination on the west side of Los Angeles County. With the City's growing resident and day-time populations, its' numerous high-profile locations (religious institutions, schools, studios, and other corporate facilities), as well as the upcoming Los Angeles County major events (i.e. the Los Angeles 2021 Super Bowl and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which will undoubtedly increase visitation to Culver City), staff is evaluating the necessary staffing and equipment needs in case of a large scale critical incident event.
After analyzing the City's emergency response capabilities, the development and implementation of an Emergency Response Team was found to be necessary and prudent. Additionally, staff determined that the procurement of a Lenco Rescue Vehicle is warranted to provide the police and fire departments ...
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