(a) Purpose. This section is intended to define certain parameters as to the acquisition and operation of motor vehicles by the City. It shall apply to all police, fire and building automobiles.
(b) Police Vehicle Complement.
(1) Patrol. To obtain maximum efficiency, patrol vehicles should be available so that one vehicle shall be driven by only three patrolmen, one on each shift. Each time the first of three additional patrolmen is added, another patrol vehicle shall be acquired.
There shall be two patrol vehicles available for the use of the sergeant and lieutenant.
In order that preventative maintenance can be performed and breakdowns handled, one back-up unit shall be available for every ten units.
(2) Staff. Four unmarked staff vehicles shall be maintained, one for the Chief of Police, one for the Juvenile Bureau and two for the Detective Bureau.
(c) Fire Vehicle Complement. Two marked automobiles shall be maintained, one for the Fire Chief and one for the Fire Prevention Bureau.
(d) Building Vehicle Complement. Two marked automobiles shall be maintained, one for the Chief Building Official and one for each building inspector.
(e) Administration Vehicles. Whenever possible and within the limits of the budget of the City, a car shall be provided for the following:
Mayor
Director of Public Safety
Director of Public Service
Director of Finance
Director of Recreation
(f) Changes in Vehicle Complement. From time to time the complement of police staff, fire cars or building cars may need to be revised. Any such revision shall be recommended by the Director of Public Safety and shall require Council approval.
(g) Replacement Policy. Under normal circumstances, six new patrol cars shall be purchased to go into service in January of each year.
(h) Surveillance Vehicles. Occasionally through criminal cases, the Police Division may acquire unmarked vehicles which can be utilized for surveillance or undercover purposes. These vehicles shall not be considered part of the normal police vehicle complement.
(i) Status Report. Twice each year in June and December, the Director of Public Safety shall present to Council a status report of all vehicles in the Department fleet. This report shall include the number, make, year and odometer reading of each vehicle. At this time the Director shall report on the anticipated need for additional vehicles for appropriation purposes for the year.
(Ord. 1983-152. Passed 7-12-83.)
(j) Use of Department Vehicles.. All vehicles owned or leased by the City shall be used solely in the course of duties of City employment.
Only the following employees of the City are permitted to take City vehicles home:
Mayor
Director of Finance
Director of Public Safety
Director of Public Service
Director of Recreation
Chief of Police
Chief of Fire
(Ord. 1984-048. Passed 3-13-84.)