HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-053CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-053
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF THE OSHKOSH TPV
ARMORED VEHICLE WITH THE CITY OF MAPLE GROVE THROUGH THE
HOUSTON -GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, The City of Plymouth Police Department in conjunction with the City of Maple
Grove Police Department have identified a need to procure an armored vehicle to assist its personnel in
critical incidents requiring ballistic protection; and
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Police Department has identified through extensive research a
unique armored vehicle best suited for a suburban environment; the Oshkosh TPV Armored
Vehicle; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has appropriated fiends through the 2014 budget process for this
purchase; and
WHEREAS, The Houston -Galveston Area Council has pre -established and competitive
purchasing contracts with manufactures including Oshkosh Defense Manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, The aggregate cost of $180,000 for the vehicle will be split 50/50 with the City of
Maple Grove.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the purchase of the Oshkosh TPV Armored
Vehicle for $90,000 from the General and Resource Planning Funds is hereby approved.
APPROVED this 11th day of February, 2014.