The McPherson Police Department made four purchases at the Jan. 8 City Commission meeting. Here’s what they were:
Purchase of Police Vehicles
Motion to approve the purchase of five police vehicles from Midway Motors, utilizing the four trade in vehicles, at a cost not to exceed $132,396.00
This purchase includes:
The purchase of two Patrol SUVs with two Patrol Sedans as trade in;The purchase of a third Patrol SUV with no trade in;The purchase of one unmarked Police SUV, with one unmarked Police Sedan as trade in, in a effort to continue replacing the aging unmarked fleet;The purchase of one Patrol Pickup to replace the current Pickup, which is replacing the Animal Control Pickup, which is replacing our Evidence / Bailiff van.
The breakdown of the costs and associated trade in allowance (as appropriate) is attached.
Purchase of three Panasonic Public Sector Mobile Data Terminals (In-car Computers)
Motion to approve the purchase of three Public Sector Computers from Turn-Key Mobile, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $10,305.00, plus shipping and handling.
This is for the purchase of three Panasonic Public Sector Mobile Data Terminals (In-car Computers) for our Patrol fleet, to replace two aging computers and one for a new vehicle.
Purchase of four Police Radios
Motion to approve the purchase of three mobile and one portable police radio from Ka-Comm, Inc. for a price not to exceed $17,676.37.
Purchase of three mobile and one portable Police Radios to replace aging-outdated radios for the Police Department; the cost breakdown is attached.
Purchase of Police Light Bars
Motion to approve the purchase of four Police patrol vehicle light bars from Midwest Truck, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $7,420.00, plus shipping and handling.
Purchase of four Police patrol light bars to replace aging emergency light bars. The cost breakdown is attached.