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BACKGROUND The Police Department's patrol fleet consists of twenty-seven Ford Police Utility Interceptors. The pursuit-rated Utility Interceptors provide safety benefits, comfort and functionality that is sometimes limited by other patrol vehicle types. Based on feedback received from police personnel, the Utility Interceptors are considered the industry standard and the best choice for a patrol vehicle for Pleasanton. Currently the Police Department does not have any vehicles capable or outfitted with the necessary equipment to run a command post or an event that would require the activation of the Incident Command System (ICS). The two proposed Chevrolet Tahoes will be outfitted with specific equipment needed to enable supervisors and managers to run any incident they may encounter in operations. The Chevrolet Tahoe is slightly larger than the Ford Explorer, which allows for the additional equipment that will be deployed in the field. The capabilities of this vehicle will fill a void in the Department's operational readiness and ability to handle all incidents. The vehicles will be outfitted with maps and schematics of essential infrastructure in Pleasanton. They will have larger monitors to display information to the command post or to be utilized to conduct briefings. Patrol supervisors are issued additional equipment that will be stored in the vehicles for ready deployment. The vehicles also have room in the backseat to transport passengers. Due to the operational use of the patrol vehicles and warranty periods, a 4-year life cycle has been established for replacement. Patrol vehicles operate in Code 3 conditions with frequent stop and go, long periods of idling, and high-speeds that creates significant wear and tear on the vehicle increasing the cost of maintenance after the five-year or 100,000-mile warranty period. DISCUSSION The patrol vehicles scheduled to be replaced this fiscal year are either approaching their 4-year and/or 100,000-mile warranty expiration or have exceeded maintenance costs thresholds. The total maintenance cost (excluding fuel) for the patrol vehicles scheduled to be replaced is $121 ,628. Below is a table of the patrol vehicles scheduled to be replaced with the model year, mileage, and maintenance costs. Replacement Schedule for FY 2019/20 Vehicle# Model Year Vehicle Type Mileage Maintenance Cost 407 2015 Chevy Tahoe 76,030 $25,130 408 2015 Chevy Tahoe 82,750 24,471 474 2014 Patrol SUV 64,500 20,270 477 2014 Patrol SUV 82,500 18,776 487 2015 Patrol SUV (SRO) 74,000 16,156 489 2015 Patrol SUV (SRO) 74,000 16,825 TOTAL MAINTENANCE COST $121,628 Page 2 of 3