Police Cruiser additional data

I know the Finance Committee has already selected the Crown Vic to replace our 7 year old cruiser, but I found this Analyis helpful (Thx Rick Hines for sharing)


Cortney
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Please take a look a the exhibit from the Truck Trend article (1st link you shared):
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2010/163_news100208_chevrolet_tahoe_police_fleet/photo_02.html

You'll notice the Impala is lower cost of ownership after 3-4 years on average. If we're keeping cars 5-6-7 years, then we'll save money by going with the Impala. And that doesn't account for $4 gas which we'll surely see during this new car's lifetime. That will swing the break even point even sooner. Impalas aren't ideal and are a little wimpy for sure, but they can save money.

At the end of the day, GM as a brand is a good choice. I look fwd to Ford's Interceptor and its stated efficiency to shake up this Best Of list!

I'm looking fwd to researching the other links you shared. Thx much.

Thanks,


Cortney
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> Saw this email and thought about our conversation the other
> day.......check out the following link about Chevy Tahoe having the
> lowest operational costs......
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> black and white 2009 Ford Escape joined the department's fleet this
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Roundabout data/info

Here is Roundabout information I've been sharing with Council and Chief Hines
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Source: Carmel City-wide crash data from 2002-2006
% crashes with injury at ALL intersections (including roundabouts): 29%
% crashes with injury at ONLY single-lane roundabouts: 4%
% crashes with injury at ONLY multi-lane roundabouts: 7%

Average crash damage at a signal: $7,000 - $10,500
Average crash damage at a roundabout: $2,500

Here's another statistic regarding a roundabout in Valparaiso, Indiana (previously signalized):

Source: Valparaiso Magazine, Vol. 10, Issue 2, Spring 2010 (www.connecttovalpo.com)
# crashes in 2006, prior to roundabout: 29 (with 13 injuries)
# crashes in 2009, after roundabout: 22 (with two injuries)

Here are a few roundabout locations where before/after comparisons could be made:

116th/Spring Mill Road in Carmel, Indiana (previously all-way stop)
106th/Spring Mill Road in Carmel, Indiana (previously all-way stop)
Morse Road/SR 62, Franklin County, Ohio (previously a signal)

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Per our discussion last night, here's some info on Indiana Roundabouts. From my contact at the consulting firm:
-Carmel Indian is the roundabout capital of the US. They have several along a roadway that is similar to Beechmont Ave
-We can make arrangements for you to meet with folks from the City of Carmel Ind. They can give you an idea about how roundabouts have worked for them. Carmel is so pleased with the roundabouts that they happily will tell everyone about it
-Ted Hubbard, County Engineer's office and Bill Brayshaw have both done the tour and thought it was great

I believe the Mayor was invited on a trip last year, but we could all make a trip up together. I'd be all for seeing it first hand.

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more data from Wisconsin DOT
http://www.dot.state.wi.us/safety/motorist/roaddesign/roundabouts/benefits.htm


Cortney

Council Recap Mon 5/24

I attended the Council Meeting this past Monday. Here's what I heard:

Roundabout
Dan and Dennis appear opposed to the idea. The majority of Council, however seems open to further exploration. Money will be a tough nut to crack, but I'm convinced understanding the "what" before the "how" is appropriate. I have provided Dennis and Rick Hines the locations of successful Roundabouts in Indiana: Valparaiso, Carmel, as well as Columbus Oh. Committee of the Whole for discussion seems like overkill to me, but if we're progressing, then I'll not object. Slow progress is still progress.

Firefighter turnover
We've lost >80 years of experience in about 150 days. We'll lose more once another fire fighter is called to Iraq for 1 year beginning in June. As I said at the meeting, some turnover is expected, however we've lost over 1/3 of our experience since January. We need a plan to rebuild that experience.


Mowing problems
I think Jerry Vianello's concerns about the Dale Park Ballfield and Tennis Court hill are valid. Very fixable, but valid. I will defer to the Mayor to intervene here. I'm concerned because I played a big role in Grass Cor being selected. If "change" as basic as this goes South, then I lose credibility when I bring bigger "change" ideas forward. This is resolvable, and I look forward to the Mayor's report next meeting.

Composting
I've reached out to Mr. Elkin, who wrote the letter suggesting we entertain. I look forward to connecting with him, learning about neighboring villages, and bringing a reco to Council.

Paving Grant
While we never get grants, we did receive $40K for Plainville paving. This is such great news, and it whets my appetite for what's possible with a part time Administrator/Grant Writer.

Lawsuit
While costs will surely increase, we are 15% through our "Free" insurance coverage on litigation. I'll keep tabs on this, but if we remain below $10K in ligitation fees, the financial pain to the Village should be pretty low. Good news here.

Probationary Period for Rick Hines - this was not discussed, and I had hoped to hear a verbal report or even better an announcement of a Public Hearing. I will bring this up at next Council.

Voting
I voted in the affirmative on all votes, most procedural. Allowing FEMA flood zoning was the only semi-controversial vote. I voted in favor once I learned what we get for giving up our rights to develop: helping hand for future grants. I think makes it a worthy choice.


Cortney

Attended Ham County Transportation Mtg

I attended Monday's TID (Transportation Improvement District) Committee Meeting to learn more about the Roundabout. I also met briefly with Todd Portune to discuss the issue.

What I learned
Bramble Roundabout is approved and will receive Federal Funds. Murray's missed the 2010 deadline, but there is a chance it could still be submitted this year. Col Twp's share of the cost of this 1st project is $250K.

Cost is a springboard into an area totally new to me - Bonds, TIFs, and other civic financing. I have talked with other govt leaders and have been encouraged to differently about finance conventional wisdom at the Govt level. It's not the same as personal finance - saving to spend for instance. Bonds are cheaper than a savings acct for that new fire truck, project, etc. I'm still trying to 1)wrap my mind around this mental leap and 2)understand more about how these financing vehicles work and could help Mariemont.

I remain committed to learning more about the Murray Roundabout, however a lot will have to fall into place especially as it pertains to financing. I can't see writing a check for $250K out of the perm improvement fund. We'll have to leverage other sources: private, traditional govt financing, etc.

Cortney

Council recap Mon 5/10

I attended Council on Monday and here's what I saw/how I voted.

Police Cruiser. I think with the deficit in the General Fund and the surplus in the Perm Improvement fund, we should overinvest in the latter to save in the former. This means potentially more expensive cruisers (PIF) that are cheaper to maintain (GF). For instance, an Impala or the 2011 Ford Interceptor get 25% better mileage than our current fleet of Crown Vics. The Chief has concerns about performance, and I completely respect his opinion. However, in the spirit of turning over every rock, we should investigate all "Alternatives" - my new favorite word!

Speed Bumps. I would like to see them installed on any street where a majority of owners want them. I would also look at speed humps rather than bumps, as they're more permanent and more attractive. We have a projected surplus in the Streets fund and we should buy sidewalks and speed bumps/humps with them.

Wasted Water. John S. confirmed we're not watering any longer due to that broken controller. He assured me we won't water until June.

Mowing. A citizen has problems with the new provider. I am not ready for an intervention, however I expect all issues are being brought up to Grass Cor.

Roundabout. I think we should go on record and proactively declare our intentions. The Mayor has concerns and thats ok! This is precisely why we have Committee Meetings. Let's mix it up and look at Alternatives! Dan committed to meeting with Todd Portune, and I look forward to his report. I expect we'll go into Committee in parallel or soon after Dan's meeting. A majority of Council seems to support the idea: exploration. Interesting article that should be in next week's paper:
http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20100511/NEWS/5110319/0/recorder/Mariemont-council-to-consider-roundabout

My Rules and Law Resolution to update property maintenance code had its first reading. Not revolutionary, and not perfect, but I'm pleased with my first bit of legislation. 2 more readings and then it will become law.

Tent "rental". I like us better using under-utilized assets, however renting the tent to employees may be problematic. Where do you say no? What happens when it's ripped? What happens when a spike/stake is lost? The more I think about it, the more concerns I have. More to come on this.

I voted in the affirmative on all votes, all of which were formality-type votes.


Cortney

New Police Cruiser research

I'm not on the Finance Committee to officially weigh in on this issue, but I'm working up a packet for the Committee + Chief Hines, showing pros/cons + opptys to save real money year on year. This is what I do for my day job - present you with the information you need to make an educated decision. I'll be sending this on to the folks involved.

Before I jump in - one disclaimer: I know the Finance Committee will make the right choice. I'm going to share what I know/have learned as input only.

I heard loud and clear that the Impala is a lesser vehicle from the Chief last night. He's more educated on this than I for sure! My question though is: if we can save real money year on year by converting to a fleet of all fuel efficient vehicles, would it be worth considering? What if we had all Impalas; no SUVs or 8cyl cars. We would save a min $500/year per vehicle. Just like mowing the grass less frequently or eliminating a full time Police Officer, it's a tough choice, but it's a worthy investigation.

3 Vehicles today + 2 new options next year?
-Crown Victoria
-Impala
-Charger
-2011 Ford Interceptor (Taurus)
-Carbon Motors E7 (company only makes cruisers) http://www.carbonmotors.com

Research
gmfleet.com
www.gmfleet.com/pdf/2010_Impala_Police.pdf

crown-na.com
crown-na.com/pdf-documents/owners/2010-interceptor-rev0.pdf

2007 Motor Trend side by side
http://motortrend.automotive.com/40520/112-0704-police-car-comparison/index.html

I think tapping into the Center for Local Government might also be helpful. I've reached out to them but haven't heard anything back.

Cortney