SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Police Department to Apply for Grant Funds from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefits Grant to Partially Fund the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, Accepting Grant Funding if Awarded, Waiving the Competitive Bid Process, and Approval to Purchase up to (5) Vehicles and Outfit (3) Vehicles with Police Lighting and Emergency Equipment REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for grant funding from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefits Grant program to partially fund the purchase of new vehicles for the Police Department and Purchasing Department, accepting grant funding if awarded, waiving the competitive bid process, and approval to purchase up to (5) vehicles and outfit (3) of the vehicles with police lighting and emergency equipment. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to Apply for Grant Funding and Accept Grant Funding, If Awarded, from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Public Benefits Grants Program; and, If Awarded: B. Accepting up to $100,000 from the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District to replace Vehicles P-1305 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1306 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1308 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), P-1309 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (detective vehicle), E-876 Chevrolet Venture (transport and delivery vehicle); and, C. Approving to increase revenue in the General fund up to $100,000 and appropriating the same; and, D. Approving to use pooled cash until grant reimbursement is received; and, E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District Grant Award and other necessary documents if approved as to form by the City Attorney; and, F. Approving to waive the competitive bidding process per MMC 3.4.210, to purchase (4) replacement vehicles from Razzari Ford in the amount of $133,899.94, (1) replacement vehicle from Tesla in the amount of $45,749.29 and to outfit (3) of the vehicles with police lighting and emergency equipment in the amount of $5,532.81; and, G. Allowing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue the purchase orders.

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced February 4, 2026

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: February 4, 2026
On agenda: March 16, 2026
Passed: March 16, 2026