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Sheriff’s Office recommending that the Board consider taking the following actions:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer reducing the Sheriff's Salaries and Benefits appropriations by $100,000 and increasing Fixed Asset appropriations by $100,000 for purchase of new twin Mercury Verados boat motors, and installation and repairs to the SAFE boat;
2) Authorize the addition of two boat motors to the Sheriff’s Office FY 2022-23 Fixed Asset List;
3) Find that, in accordance with Policy C-17, Section 3.4.2, Exemption from Competitive Bidding, that due to the unique nature of the property or services required that there is only one vendor that can provide the items and service, and therefore, it is not possible to obtain competitive bids;
4) Authorize the Auditor to process a 20% advance deposit to Boat Specialists to place a hold on the motors; and
5) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to process a Purchase Order to Boat Specialists of Ventura, California in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of the boat motors.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff’s Office SAFE Boat left engine tilt function has not been working for over a year. We have attempted to repair it several times without being able to get the necessary parts. Not being able to raise the motor in shallow water may have contributed to the transmission problem since the propeller would hit the lake bottom. We also noticed leaks on both motors. We had the problems diagnosed and quoted at $12,000 for repairs. However, a more through inspection revealed that more extensive work is required due to the power head being down on compression and the lower units having gear case and shaft damage. The quote for repairs increased to almost $100,000, and it was determined that the damage sustained had rendered the motors un-repairable, and that there is a need to re-power the boat with two new motors.
The Sheriff’s Office has inquired about the funding of...
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