Purchase 4 BMW police motorcycles for $160,000 to replace damaged fleet

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In Plain English

The police department's 4 existing motorcycles from 2015 have exceeded their 7-year useful life, and 3 are damaged beyond repair from crashes. The city will buy 4 new BMW motorcycles through a shared purchasing contract with Los Angeles County. If approved, the new bikes meet updated emission standards and cost $40,000 each including contingency funds.

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Votes

To approve the purchase of four 2023 BMW motorcycles from Long Beach BMW; start an electric vehicle pilot program with Richmond Police Department and electric vehicle companies; direct staff to look into the future of electric street sweepers; approve the purchase of the proposed street sweeper; seek ways to utilize Environmental and Community Investment Agreement funding for the infrastructure; and consider all alternative non gas-powered vehicles

Moved by: Councilmember ZepedaSeconded by: Councilmember Willis

Passed

7 to 0

Mayor MartinezAye

Councilmember BanaAye

Councilmember RobinsonAye

Councilmember WillisAye

Councilmember ZepedaAye

Vice Mayor McLaughlinAye

Councilmember JimenezAye