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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5.5
TO: Mayor and Town Council September 21, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 55-2021, appropriating funds and authorizing the
replacement purchase of one police traffic motorcycle
BACKGROUND
The Town owns and operates a fleet of marked and unmarked police vehicles which
are used by command, patrol, and traffic personnel to carry out the mission of the
Police Department.
As a result of a recent traffic collision, one of the two Police Services motorcycles
utilized for traffic enforcement purposes suffered sufficient damage to be
considered a total loss. The damage to the 2018 BMW R1200T-Police motorcycle
included a bent frame. The patrol radio and radar equipment installed on the
motorcycle were not damaged as a result of the collision.
Police motorcycles are equipped with emergency lights, siren, patrol radio and
storage to carryout daily traffic enforcement duties. New BMW R1250T-Police
motorcycles come standard with lights, siren, and storage. As a result of the loss, it is
necessary to purchase one new traffic motorcycle.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department currently uses BMW RT1200-T Police motorcycles. The Town
will purchase one 2021 BMW RT1250-T Police motorcycle to replace the vehicle that was
totaled. A total expenditure of $35,000 is required to purchase and equip the new
motorcycle. The life expectancy of the new vehicle is expected to be approximately
eight years.
Restitution for the totaled motorcycle will be sought through prosecution of the
offender who willfully caused the collision. Police Services continues to seek a
settlement with the offender’s insurance agency. In the interim, a funding
appropriation from Asset Replacement Fund is recommended to purchase and equip
the new motorcycle.
PD Motorcycle Purchase 2 September 21, 2021
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $35,000 motorcycle replacement cost is recommended to be funded using currently
unappropriated Asset Replacement Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 55-2021, appropriating funds and authorizing the replacement
purchase of one police traffic motorcycle.
Prepared and reviewed by:
Allan Shields
Police Chief
Attachment: Resolution No. 55-2021
RESOLUTION NO. 55-2021
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
REPLACEMENT PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE TRAFFIC MOTORCYCLE
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville utilizes various types of police vehicles to meet the
service needs of the Town and accomplish the mission of the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to replace one police traffic motorcycle as the result of the loss
of that vehicle due to a collision resulting in the total loss of the vehicle; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council hereby appropriates $35,000 from the Asset
Replacement Fund to purchase one new police traffic motorcycle; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager to
execute a contract to purchase one police traffic motorcycle.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on September 21, 2021,
by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
______________________________
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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