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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-06-22 Item 4D - Budget - Black and White Color Scheme for Police Patrol Fleet1 CAS number 09-090 Meeting Date Prepared by I 1Vlayors review Council review 06/22/09 MV 1 OcJ. -S 1 07/06/09 MV 1 ITEM INFORMATION C'ciD 'ORIGINAL, AGENDA D,1"I'I:: JUNE 22, 2009 1 COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Ac,I:ND.\ hi i.M TI1'IJ? Police Patrol Fleet Back and White Color Scheme C.\ I'I ;GOR1' Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award P1 Public Hearing Other ALtg Date 06/22/09 Mtg Date 07/06/09 Mtg Date tlltg Date Nits Date Mtg Date illtg Date SPONSOR Council U Mayor n Adm Svcs DCD n Finance n Fire n Legal n PeR Police 1 1 PW SPONSOR'S The Police Department is proposing to retro -paint the existing patrol fleet in order to SU:MI.\RY implement the new black and white color scheme. A phased in approach (no retro- painting), would take up to five years. Additionally, we would have a fleet with two significantly different color schemes. It will cost no more than $50,000 to retro -paint the existing patrol fleet. The Council is being asked to approve painting the existing fleet, using monies from the drug asset forfeiture account to fund this proposal. RI c\' I I .\C'I ,I) BY U COW Mtg. n CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte F1 Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. 1 1 Planning Comm. DATE: 6/16/09 RECOMMENDATIONS: SP )NSOR /ADMIN. Approval COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE ExPI RI?QUIRI?D AMOUNT B UDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $50,000 $50,000 Fund Source: DRUG ASSET FORFEITURE ACCOUNT Comments: There are sufficient funds in this account to cover this expenditure MTG. DATE 06/22/09 MTG. DATE 06/22/09 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 06/05/09 Minutes from the Finance and Safety Meeting of 6/16/09 ITEM No. y n Transportation Cmte City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Haggerton Finance Safety Committee FROM: Mike Villa, Assistant Chief of Police DATE: June 5, 2009 SUBJECT: Black and White Patrol Cars ISSUE The issue is the need for funding to retro -paint the police patrol vehicles with a new black and white configuration. BACKGROUND Jim Haggerton, Mayor There are a growing number of police agencies, on both a local and national level, that are changing the color of their patrol cars to a traditional black and white configuration. The distinctive color scheme increases police visibility (a 2009/2010 budget goal) and enhances deterrence —both important components to public safety. DISCUSSION There are numerous reasons to transition our patrol vehicles to the traditional black and white scheme. Police patrol vehicles will be more visible to the public. Traditionally, this color scheme was exclusive to police vehicles and was easily recognizable as a law enforcement vehicle. With the transition of our patrol vehicles to black and white we will be joining nearly every other valley police agency in promoting the perception that there are more police vehicles on the streets due to the similar look. This benefits the entire region in addition to our citizenry. The distinctive look of the black and white paint scheme clearly conveys police presence, provides a sense of security for citizen, and acts as a visible deterrent to criminal activity. For the reasons mentioned above, we want to be a progressive partner in this regional change, ultimately benefiting the public at large. The department is proposing that we retro -paint the existing patrol fleet in order to implement the new color scheme. A phased in approach (no retro painting), with no new vehicles in 2009, would take up to five years. Additionally, we would have a fleet with two significantly different color schemes. It will cost no more than $50,000 to retro -paint the existing patrol fleet. These funds would cover all labor and materials to paint, provide graphics, and repair some minor body damage for all 16 vehicles. The front line patrol fleet includes 12 patrol vehicles, 2 sergeant's vehicles, and 2 K9 vehicles. RECOMMENDATION There are no funds allocated in the police department budget for this request. Because of the number of incidents patrol responds to, arrests that are made, and activities that have a direct correlation to illegal drug use I propose this project be funded by monies from the drug asset forfeiture accounts. There are sufficient funds in that account for this purpose. The Council is being asked to consider the expenditure of $50,000 from the drug seizure account to retro -paint the existing fleet at the June 22, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent July 6, 2009 Regular Meeting. W: \2009 InfoMemos \Black and Whites.doc FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 16, 2009, 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 City of Tukwila Finance and Safety Committee PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffle and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Dave Haynes, Lori Sutter, Shawn Hunstock, Nick Olivas, Chris Flores and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Fire Department Donation of Boat and Motor Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution declaring the Fire Department's 1994 rescue boat and motor surplus, and authorizing its donation. The Fire Department recently replaced a rescue boat and motor. The old boat has no value, and the old motor is valued between $250 -$500. Even though the equipment is considered unusable by our standards, the BRAVE Foundation has requested Tukwila donate this surplus to the Foundation in order for the equipment to be utilized as an emergency resource in Guatemala. This inflatable boat has a slow leak that the Guatemalan teams can re- inflate every few days. There is no liability to the City relative to this equipment donation. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Police Department Druz Seizure Fund Expenditure Staff is seeking full Council approval to utilize $50,000 from the Police Department's Drug Seizure account to retro -paint the existing police patrol fleet to a traditional black and white configuration. There are several reasons the Police Department would like to change the color scheme of the patrol fleet from the current dark blue to black and white: The black and white configuration is distinctive, increasing visibility and recognition of the vehicle as law enforcement Update the look of the vehicles With surrounding communities also changing to the black and white color scheme, there is a heighted public perception of police presence throughout the area (color scheme is not limited to specific cities i.e. element of a regional police force) Staff is requesting a complete fleet re- paint, as a phased approach would take approximately 5 years. Currently, the seizure account has a balance of approximately $150,000. Committee members asked Chief Haynes about justification of this expenditure during these economic times and if this was an appropriate and good use of seizure funds. Chief Haynes explained that this fund is specifically meant to be spent directly on policing issues, and making an investment in this color scheme change is anticipated to have a direct impact on our City's law enforcement issues of visibility, perception and community sense of safety. Additionally, this color scheme will include marking the currently unmarked sergeant vehicles, increasing the fleet of marked vehicles. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION.