COUNCIL COMMITTEES

The Council Committees Meeting was held on May 8, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., with Council President Christiansen presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Lambert, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Leary, Mr. Truitt, Mr. Carey, Mrs. Malone, Mr. Salters, Mr. Weller, and Mayor Hutchison.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Leary moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.

LEGISLATIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Legislative and Finance Committee met with Chairman Salters presiding. Members present were Councilman Leary, Councilwoman Malone, Mr. Gorman, and Mr. Merritt.

Purchase of Police Vehicles

Each year, the Police Department purchases a certain number of vehicles through its budget in accordance with the City of Dover Capital Investments Plan. The Police Department’s fiscal year 2000 budget includes $190,852 for the purchase of ten (10) police vehicles and five (5) motorcycles. Seven (7) of the police vehicles previously approved have been ordered and received. The five (5) motorcycles are expected to be received by early June. The City’s purchasing policy allows vehicle purchases through the State of Delaware Purchasing Contract.

Staff recommended approval for the purchase of three (3) Ford Sedans at $14,166 each, for a total cost of $42,498, from Hertrich Fleet Services of Milford, Delaware, through the State of Delaware Purchasing Contract #99-012-RH.

Mr. Leary moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation and, at the request of staff, that this matter be presented to Council later this evening for action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gorman and unanimously carried.

Mr. Leary moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:07 P.M.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Robin R. Christiansen

                                                                                    Council President

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