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Resolution No. 11-8271
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT TO PURCHASE TWO (2) PERSONAL
ELECTRIC MOBILITY VEHICLES FROM T3 MOTION,
INC, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER OF THE T3
PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE IN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA,IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS($25,000.00)PAYABLE FROM
ACCOUNT 65-521641;PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS,the T3 is a 3-wheeled electric stand up vehicle(ESV)with zero-gas-emission,
a clean-energy innovation that is simple, intuitive and economical to operate; and.
WHEREAS,The T3 Electric Mobility Vehicle is designed to enhance patrols to save driver
energy and improve response times; and
WHEREAS, the cost of an individual T3 is $8,988.00, plus shipping cost of $750.00,
which would bring the total costs to $19,499.98, for two vehicles, training included; and
WHEREAS,the T-3 is equipped with options: spare battery at a cost of$1,215.00,two(2)
per each vehicle, vehicle cover $129.00 each, and a one (1) year vehicle warranty at a cost of
$1,110.00, including parts and labor, (excluding wear and tear of parts).
WHEREAS,The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires the City Manager to
enter into a contract to purchase two(2)Personal T-3 Series Electric Stand-up Mobility Vehicles.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes City Manager
to enter into a contract to purchase two(2)Personal T-3 Series Electric Stand-up Mobility Vehicles
Resolution No. 11-8271
from T3 Motion Inc, payable from Account Number 65-521641.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF September,2011.
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MYR TAYLOR
MAYOR
Attest to: Approved as to fo and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. by Jds,!ph S.! Fller
City Clerk
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Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: MILLER
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: NOT PRESENT
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Vice Mayor Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Gail Miller
Commissioner Rose Tydus
FROM: Bryan K. Finnie, Interim City nager
DATE: August 17, 2011
RE: T-3 Series Electric and-up Vehicle
Request: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE TWO (2)PERSONAL ELECTRIC
MOBILITY VEHICLES FROM T3 MOTION, INC. WHO IS A SOLE SOURCE
PROVIDER OF THE T3 PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE IN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, FOR TWENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY
SEVEN DOLLARS AND NINIETY-EIGHT CENTS ($26,837.98) PAYABLE
FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 65-521641.
Description: Two (2) T-3 Law Enforcement three (3) wheeled electric stand up vehicles at an
individual cost of $8,999.99 plus shipping of $750.00; total for two (2) vehicles and
shipping costs are$19,499.98. Vehicle training is included in the purchase price.
Each T-3 Law Enforcement Model will be equipped with the following options: spare
battery ($1,215.00) (2 each) and vehicle cover ($129.00) (1 each). One (1) year
extended vehicle warranty ($1,110.00)) (excludes wear and tear parts) (parts and labor
included).
Total package purchase price is $26,837.98.
Financial Impact: Non Budgeted; use funds from Law Enforcement Trust Fund (L.E.T.F.),
Account Number 65-521641.
Implementation Time Line: Once approval in the form of a City Purchase Order is received, the T-3s
should be received in 6—8 weeks.
Legislative History: N/A
Recommendation(s): Staff Recommends Approval
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Memorandum
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T-3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle
August 17,2011
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Analysis: The sales brochure lists basic law enforcement applications.
We see additional public safety benefits for the City of Opa-locka including but not
limited to:
• Unique vehicle profile will attract residents' attention, allow OLPD to interact with
all segments of the Community and remove officers from their vehicles thereby
bringing them closer to the citizens
• Assist Community Policing efforts and Crime Watch Groups throughout the City
• Capability to participate in County-wide special events either in assisting in
operations or to showcase the increasing technology of the City of Opa-locka
• Patrol in multi unit apartment complexes, City parks, strip malls and in close quarters
(especially involving crowd control)
• Allow high visibility in high crime areas and neighborhoods to discourage criminal
activity
Attachments: Price Quotations
Sole Source Declaration
Brochures
Prepared by: Acting Assistant Chief Evelyn Barrett and Clancy Huckleberry
End of Memorandum
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