TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Indemnification and Equipment Transfer Agreement By and Between the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for One (1) 2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the Total Amount of $18,500.00.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Indemnification and Equipment Transfer Agreement by and between the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for one (1) 2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the total amount of $18,500.00.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Indemnification and Equipment Transfer Agreement by and between the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for one (1) 2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the total amount of $18,500.00.
* Pros: Acquires a low-mileage, fully equipped patrol motorcycle at a cost-effective price to support Police Department operations.
* Cons: Requires the expenditure of City funds and ongoing maintenance costs associated with adding a vehicle to the fleet.
Option 2: Deny the authorization of the City Manager to execute the Indemnification and Equipment Transfer Agreement by and between the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, and the North Port Police Department for one (1) 2022 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle in the total amount of $18,500.00.
* Pros: Avoids the immediate expenditure of City funds and future operating costs associated with the motorcycle.
* Cons: Foregoes the opportunity to acquire a patrol-ready motorcycle and enhance the Police Department's operational capabilities.
Background Information
The City of Punta Gorda issued a competitive solicitation for the sale of one (1) 2022 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Polic...
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