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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 19, 2009
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of
the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the
Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 19' day of February,
2009.
Committee: Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Ericson and Homeier
Attending: Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Ericson and Homeier
Also Attending: Deputy Town Administrator Richardson, Chief Kufeld, Chief
Dorman, and Deputy Town Clerk Deats
Absent: Town Administrator Halburnt
Chair Eisenlauer called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES — REQUEST APPROVAL.
The 2009 Vehicle Replacement Fund includes $49,000 for the replacement of two
Police Patrol Vehicles, a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria with 102,200 miles and a 2004
Dodge Intrepid with 80,555 miles. Both vehicles fall within the replacement policy
parameters for police cars, with the Dodge Intrepid incurring higher than average
maintenance costs. Bids were requested from six dealerships with two responses:
Colorado Springs Dodge, Colorado Springs, CO (State Bid)
2009 Dodge Charger Police (V-6) $21,796
Trade -In 2004 Dodge Intrepid $1,200
Bid Price $20,596
2009 Dodge Charger Police (V-6) $21,796
Trade -In 2002 Ford Crown Victoria $1,500
Bid Price $20,296
Burt Arapahoe Ford, Centennial, CO
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police V-8 $22,427.64
Trade -In 2004 Dodge Intrepid $18,00
Bid Price $20,627.64
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police V-8 $21,426.64
Trade -In 2002 Ford Crown Victoria $1,200
Bid Price $21,226.64
Staff is requesting approval to proceed with this vehicle purchase in order to meet a
March order deadline for patrol cars, which are generally built during a May -June time
frame. Hybrid vehicles are currently not available as police patrol vehicles and although
E-85 compatibility is an option on the Ford, the fuel is unavailable within the Estes
Valley. Staff recommends the purchase of two 2009 Dodge Charger Police Patrol
vehicles, equipped with V-6 engines in order to improve gas mileage, from Colorado
Springs Dodge at a cost of $21,796 each, from account #635-7000-435-34-42,
budgeted.
The Police Department budget also includes $16,000 for the upgrade of emergency
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equipment and $10,000 for video cameras to replace equipment that has been utilized
by the Police Department over the past eight to ten years. Staff recommends
purchasing emergency equipment such as control modules, strobe lights, and safety
cages for the two vehicles from Wireless Advanced Communications (Greeley) at a cost
of $13,394; two ICOP Video cameras, also supplied by Wireless Advanced
Communications, at a cost of $9,910; and police striping/decals from Signs of Life
(Estes Park) at a cost of $2,500, from account #101-2100-421-34-41. Following
discussion, the Committee recommends the purchase of two 2009 Dodge Charger
Police vehicles as outlined at a cost of $21,796 each, from account #635-7000-
435-34-42, budgeted, and the purchase of emergency equipment for the vehicles
as outlined at a total cost of $25,804, from account #101-2100-421-34-41,
budgeted.
REPORTS.
1. Neighborhood Portfolio Exercise — Dispatcher Jan Carpenter stated that 68% of
all 911 calls are now made from cell phones. She spoke to the Committee about
the importance of being aware of your surroundings and knowing your location in
case of an emergency, as you cannot rely on the GPS in a cell phone to always
accurately identify your location. . She stated that she has been working in
conjunction with the Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA) to obtain non -
switchboard phone numbers for accommodations establishments to be used for
emergency mass notifications, and to ensure that lodging establishments provide
physical address information to their patrons.
2. Municipal Court Annual Report — Judge Gary Brown reported that following a
review of the municipal court fine schedule in 2007, fines for violations were
raised resulting in an increase in revenue for 2008. He stated that when possible
violations are heard in municipal court, but when there is a potential of jail time,
the violations must be heard in county court, as Estes Park does not have a jail
facility.
3. End of Year Statistics — Sergeant Cory Pass reviewed 2008 statistics related to
computer aided dispatch (CAD) incidents, investigations and clearance rates,
total calls, 911 calls, and arrests. He stated total calls decreased in 2008 due to
fewer sheriff office calls and administrative -type calls, and that the Police
Department's clearance rate was higher than the national average.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
1. Estes Park Fire Department Year End Report — Chief Dorman summarized the
end of year report and provided information related to who makes up the
volunteer fire department, the department's scope of services and training,
incident types and totals for 2008, and financial data.
There being no further business, Chair Eisenlauer adjourned the meeting at 9:16 a.m.
APPROVED
MAR 1 0 2009
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cynt d: Deats, Deputy Town Clerk