CC 2014-01-14_08.o. Accept Donation of Historic Police VehicleMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVEN N. ANNIBALI, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A HISTORIC
COLLECTOR POLICE VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING ITS
USE
DATE: JANUARY 14, 2014
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the donation of a historic 1962 Ford Galaxy
500 police vehicle from Mr. Samuel P. Cotton for use at public display events and parades
and authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
This donation will have minimal financial impact on the Police Department’s approved
budget. Given its limited use for parades and public events, the existing vehicle
maintenance budget will cover any future service and repair needs.
BACKGROUND:
For approximately the past four years, local car collector and Police Department volunteer
Sam Cotton has owned a 1962 Ford Galaxy 500 police vehicle. This vintage vehicle is
very similar to the type of vehicle used in the Arroyo Grande Police Department at the time
and Mr. Cotton has allowed the vehicle to be used by the Police Department in parades
and community events. Marked with vintage Arroyo Grande Police graphics, the vehicle is
a tremendous crowd pleaser and draw to the Police Department’s numerous community
displays throughout the year.
The vehicle has a colorful history in police work, including a starring role in the 2005 movie
“World’s Fastest Indian” starring Anthony Hopkins.
Mr. Cotton has offered to donate the vehicle to the Police Department for the purpose of
community displays and events with the understanding that if the vehicle is no longer
wanted, used or maintained by the City, the vehicle would be released back to Mr. Cotton.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A HISTORIC COLLECTOR
POLICE VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING ITS USE
JANUARY 14, 2014
PAGE 2
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The availability of a vintage, collectable police vehicle such as this provides an excellent
opportunity to enhance the Department’s public image through parades and displays. This
vehicle resonates well with the citizens of Arroyo Grande because it highlights the City’s
historical character.
The concept of using collector vehicles for police department public outreach is quite
popular, with the Arroyo Grande Police Department utilizing a donated 1965 Mustang as a
DARE display for many years. That vehicle was donated by local businessman and State
Assembly representative Katcho Achadjian.
Mr. Cotton has requested that a Memorandum of Understanding be executed in order to
ensure the vehicle’s use as a public display and prohibit its sale by the City.
The vehicle has been professionally appraised in the value range of $16,200 to $25,000
and is in good mechanical condition.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Recommended Alternative: Approve staff’s recommendation to accept the
donation and authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding.
2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation and do not accept the donation
3. Provide Direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Accepting the donation will provide the Police Department with a unique and valuable
display for community outreach efforts.
DISADVANTAGES:
The only identified disadvantage is the cost of regular service and repairs when needed for
a non-essential function. Due to the limited use and current condition, it is anticipated that
those costs would be assumed in the existing Police Department vehicle maintenance
budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A HISTORIC COLLECTOR
POLICE VEHICLE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING ITS USE
JANUARY 14, 2014
PAGE 3
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The public impacted by the proposal is the Arroyo Grande Police Department’s service
population. The public has been made aware of the proposal before Council by a posting
of the Agenda in the front of City Hall on Thursday, January 9, 2014 and on the City’s
website on Friday, January 10, 2014. No public input has been received to date.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Appraisal of the 1962 Ford Galaxy 500
2. Memorandum of Understanding re: 1962 Ford Galaxy
3. Photograph of 1962 Ford Galaxy 500
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·APPRAISAL
12/10/13
, 1962 FORD GALAXIE XL 4DR
390 V-8
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACTUAL POLICE CAR FROM THE 1962 TIME PERIOD AND IS.IN VERY NICE SHAPE.
THIS IS A VERY COLLECTABLE CAR AND BY MY R.ESEARCH OF THIS CAR PRICES RANGE FROM THE lOK.....;.
26K RANGE.
THIS CAR VIN# 2PS22146335 IS IN CONDITION 3-4 ON A SCALE OF 1~10 ..
IT RETAINS·ALL OF THE ORl_GINAL SPOTLIGHT,SIRENS,SHOTGUN HOLDER,, RADIOS, ANTEN_NAS,.TICKET
BOOK AND ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS.
THIS VEHICLE ALSO W'AS A STAR IN THE MOViE "WORLDS FASTEST INDIAN" WHICH ADS TO THE VALUE.
THIS VEHICLE HAS A VALUE RETAIL VALUE OF$16200 AND MIGHT BRING UP TO $25000 IN A MAJOR
ANTIQUE AUTO AUCTION.
MY QUALIFICATIONS ARE
41 YEARS AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE
I DO DAILY APPRAISALS FOR BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS
I AM A BONDED CALIFORNIA AUTO DEALER
D:W. AUTO SALES
304 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS·OBl~PO, CALIFORNIA 93401
8055508034
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Arroyo Grande and Samuel Cotton
RE: 1962 Ford Galaxie Police Car (Barney 6)
This auto is to be the property of the City of Arroyo Grande. For use as they need. However, in the event
the vehicle is not wanted, used or maintained by the City of Arroyo Grande, possession reverts to former
owner, Samuel Cotton. Vehicle is NOT to be sold by the City of Arroyo Grande for any reason.
Former owner, with the permission of the Police Chief may use the vehicle for public relations purposes in the local
area. Former owner is available at all times to assist with repairs, upkeep or questions about
the vehicle.
Barney also comes with a vintage analog radar unit and various law enforcement equipment from it's
former life as a patrol car in Salt Lake City.
Samuel Cotton M0687563 __________ _
City of Arroyo Grande ____________ _
ATTACHMENT 2
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1962 Ford Galaxy 500 Police Interceptor
VIN# 2P522146335
ATTACHMENT 3
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