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KENAI. ALASKA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $15,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the Kenai Police Department patrols the beach areas of Kenai especially
during the annual dipnet fishery; and,
WHEREAS, in prior years the Alaska State Troopers has loaned the City an all- terrain
vehicle for use during the dipnet fishery; and,
WHEREAS, the proven utility of an all- terrain vehicle during the dipnet fishery would
aid the Department in year round operations; and,
WHEREAS, the Department is seeking to purchase a new all-terrain vehicle this spring
in advance of the 2010 summer season and dipnet fishery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
General Fund
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2471 -2010
Suggested by: Administration
$15,000
Increase Appropriations:
Police Machinery Equipment $15,000
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of March,
2010.
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Introduced: March 3, 2010
Adopted: March 17, 2010
Effective: March 17, 2010
To: Chief Sandahl
Fm: Lt. Wannamaker
Dt: 1 -12 -10
Re: Department ATV
NAI POLICE, DEPARTMENT
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611
Telephone (907) 283 -7879
Fax (907) 283 -2267
MEMO P %INLU
The need for a second Department ATV larger than our standard 4wheeler has particularly
manifested itself during the past two Dipnet seasons, and was proven beneficial with the use of a
Polaris Ranger 6wheeler, borrowed from AWT during July 2009.
The benefit of the larger ATV included dual Officer occupancy in a protective cab, more useable
space for gear equipment including a rear cargo bed which carried traffic cones, gas cans,
miscellaneous multi department supplies, and a medical emergency victim from their tent to the
waiting ambulance that could not navigate the beach.
A comparative analysis of several "side -by- side" ATVs was done, comparing similar models by
Honda, Polaris, Yamaha, and John Deere. Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Suzuki, Argo were also
researched but did not have models similar to the others.
Consideration was given to ease of operability, maintenance, specs, online reviews, and cost; the
Yamaha Rhino and Polaris Ranger rose to the top of the list.
While the MSRP is similar the feature -to- feature comparison showed the Polaris Ranger to
match/exceed the Rhino in: Fuel capacity, engine displacement, transmission, front rear
suspension, front rear brakes front rear tires, wheelbase, length/width/height, ground
clearance, bed box dimension capacity, hitch towing rating, and warranty.
Ranger models best suited for our consideration are 800XP, 800HD, and 800 Crew. Of these,
the 800XP appears to offer the most "bang for your buck" in overall practical application to suit
our purpose without extra bells whistles.
The Polaris Ranger XP is built standard with a three person seat, which could assist in
transporting medics, patients, and other personnel /people for dipnet related activities; the
Yamaha Rhino comes with only two bucket seats.
*2009 Yamaha Rhino 700 FI Auto 4x4 $10,999 to $'11,549 2010 Polaris Ranger 800XP $10,999
Yamaha Rhino
Roof options: Steel ($600), Polyethylene ($450).
Rear panel options: Steel ($800), Poly ($500).
Cargo box: Polaris 20 -gal bed box ($300).
Winch: Polaris Integrated 4500# ($700).
Plow: Standard ATV winch integrated plow ($1200)
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Polaris XP
Ranger 800XP optional accessories relevant for purchase consideration include a windshield,
roof, rear panel, external storage box, winch, and plow.
Windshield options: auto quality glass ($650), general purpose optical -grade polycarbonate
($350), poly "hard coat" for extra abrasion resistance ($450).
Adding a windshield to the ATV would give frontal protection to driver /occupant(s); a roof
would provide added protection from overhead environmental elements. A rear panel would
neutralize the low pressure area inherent behind a windshield -only open cab. A winch provides
an option for off -road retrieval, and a plow rounds out the multi season functionality of the ATV
by adding the option for snow removal, vital to our parking lots between November April. The
external cargo box (Polaris) custom fits into the bed behind the cab or along a sidewall and is
lockable for secure gear storage.
The purchase of a 2010 Polaris 800XP, described accessories (above), at MSRP, is expected to
be between $12,999 $15,249. Written quotes were solicited from 3 Polaris dealers, A -1
Enterprises (Soldotna), Homer Saw Cycle (Homer), and Alaska Power Sports (Anchorage),
and all three responded; their respective written quotes are attached to this memo.
Homer Saw Cycle: $13,749.99
A -1 Enterprises, Inc.: $14,552.00
Alaska Power Sports: $15,60
Additional accessories making the Ranger XP a recognizable Police unit include the following:
LED mini light bar w /mounting kit (Gall's R2LB #XX- LB465) $400.
Kenai PD reflective decal kit (Gall's #DE134) $345
Both of these items would be installed by City Vehicle Maintenance Shop personnel.
With the exception of the absent plow and Kenai Police specific decals, these photos closely
depict the proposed Ranger XP.
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