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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
AGENDA #: 5C
PREPARED BY: STEVE FRAZER, POLICE CHIEF
PRESENTED BY: LORI OLSON, CITY MANAFER
AGENDA ITEM:
Approve Resolution No. 19-098 – A Resolution Approving the Purchase and
Equipment on a Ford Police Sedan in an amount not to exceed $28,426.67
GOAL AREA AND
OBJECTIVE:
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Strengthen collaboration between police and local communities to reduce
crime and increase trust.
2. Enhance partnerships with community and public safety entities.
3. Ensure a safe and quality-built environment.
DISCUSSION: Introduction
As the Chief of Police, I have reviewed the workflow and structure of the Prior
Lake Police Department. I have determined there is a need for one additional
Commander. With the creation of this position we will also need an additional
vehicle for this position.
History
As the Chief of Police, I have reviewed the workflow and structure of the Prior
Lake Police Department. One area that needs additional resources and
management is the investigative operations. Within the City and SMSC areas we
are responsible for many criminal investigations are generated each day.
Currently, the management of these investigations, evidence collected in these
investigations is not managed by anyone person. Best practices would dictate a
manager monitor and direct these vital and complex operations daily.
Second our department currently has 40% of our staff with under two years of
experience at PLPD. In order to train and develop our staff we need a position to
coordinate and implement the future vision for the PLPD.
To accomplish these goals, I have asked and been granted the latitude to create a
second Commander position by converting an already existing FTE.
This position will ensure the highest quality of service to the those who live, work
and visit our City.
Current Circumstances
PLPD has the funds to purchase a new fully equipped staff vehicle, revenue
neutral using forfeiture funds.
ISSUES: The process for the selection or promotion for this position is underway and if this
resolution is delayed the arrival and assembly of this vehicle will not occur in time
for the new hire and appointment.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
There will be no financial impact as this purchase will be coming from forfeiture
funds account 235-42100.07-55550.00
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt the resolution
approving the purchase and equipment on Ford Taurus sedan not to
exceed $28,426.67.
2. Motion and second to remove from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 19-098
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND EQUIPMENT
OF A FORD POLICE SEDAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $28,426.67
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The City of Prior Lake maintains a full-time police department which serves the
City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
The Chief of Police is addressing a need for an additional Commander position and
this position once staffed will require a fully equipped police vehicle; and
This vehicle will be purchased from the State contract; and
WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Police Department will use funds from the forfeiture account to
make this purchase; and
WHEREAS, The need for this vehicle is immediate and will serve to provide those who live work
and visit our community with the highest level of police service.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. City Staff is authorized to purchase and equip a Ford Police Sedan in an amount not to
exceed $28,426.67.
3. Funding for the purchases of these items shall come from 235-42100.07-55550.00
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 3rd day of September 2019.
VOTE Briggs Thompson Burkart Braid Erickson
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Lori Olson, Interim City Manager