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ITEM  30 City Council Memorandum      Police  Memo No. N/A         Date: November 9, 2023 To: Mayor and Council Thru: Joshua H. Wright, City Manager Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager Sean Duggan, Police Chief From: Julie Buelt, Police Planning and Research Manager Subject: Purchase of DUI Command Center

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve the purchase of a DUI Command Center (DUICC), from LDV, Inc., utilizing HGAC Contract No. AM10-23, in the amount of $668,203.

Background/Discussion:

The Police Department is recommending the replacement of a 2008 Freightliner MT55 currently serving as a DUI Command and Evidence Collection Unit (DUICC). This recommendation is driven by the obsolescence of its technology and the escalating maintenance costs. The existing vehicle fails to meet modern requirements, lacking essential functionalities and housing outdated components like VHS decks. The Livescan system, used for fingerprint analysis, has surpassed 15 years of service, and needs an upgrade. Furthermore, the hydraulic suspension system is plagued by persistent issues, leading to problematic leaks, as well as recurring problems with the generator. The DUICC plays a crucial role in the operations of the DUI Team at East Valley DUI Task Force Mobile Command Sites. It is utilized to gather and process field evidence, encompassing tasks such as fingerprinting, capturing mugshots, conducting blood draws, and recording interviews. Annually, the DUICC is deployed approximately 40 times during Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) grant-mandated task force holiday weekends. Furthermore, it can also be employed at City special events and during Vehicular Crime Unit fatal crash investigations, where entire intersections may need to be closed for extended periods or in locations with insufficient night lighting. The upgraded DUICC is expected to include a comprehensive array of technology and amenities. These encompass an updated Livescan system for fingerprinting, a dedicated photography platform for capturing mugshots, Wi-Fi connectivity, advanced radio systems, charging stations for body-worn cameras, and adequate space to facilitate multiple concurrent blood draws to prevent detainees from being handcuffed outdoors while waiting. Additionally, it will be equipped with the necessary hardware and software for processing DUI arrests, including e-warrants and document printing capabilities.

Evaluation:

HGAC competitively solicited and awarded a contract for ambulances, EMS, and other special service vehicles, which includes law enforcement specialty vehicles.  The City has a current agreement with HGAC allowing for the cooperative use of its contracts. The HGAC contract is valid through September 30, 2027.

Fiscal Impact

Account No. Fund Name Program Name Dollar Amount CIP Funded Y/N 401.2100.6310.0.6PD660.0 General Government Capital Projects Police Emergency Vehicle Rpl. $668,203 Y

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