HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-031 Vehicle marking policyMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-031
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION ADOPTING A VEHICLE MARKING POLICY THAT
ESTABLISHES A UNIFORM PATTERN FOR DESIGNATING TOWN OF MARANA
MOTOR VEHICLES
WHEREAS A.R.S. § 38-538.01 provides that the g overnin g bod of each political
subdivision shall approve a uniform pattern for use in desi the political subdivision motor
vehicles and
WHEREAS A.R.S. §38-538 provides re for the markin of political
subdivision vehicles and
WHEREAS Town staff has developed a Vehicle Markin Polic in compliance with
applicable state statutes and
WHEREAS the Ma and Council find that the adoption of the Vehicle Markin Polic
is in the best interest of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Vehicle Markin Polic attached to and
incorporated b this reference in this resolution as Exhibit A is hereb approved and the Town's
Mana and staff are hereb directed and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks
re or beneficial to carr out the re of the Vehicle Markin Polic
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 7th da of April, 2015.
Ma E Honea
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS T0.FORM:
l ronson., Town Clerk Fr Cassid own" Attorne
Marana Resolution No. 2015-031
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 201 5 -031
Title: Vehicle Marking Policy
Effective Date: April 7, 2015
Approved: Town Council Resolution No. 2015 --031
POLICY
It is the policy of the Town of Marana that Town -owned motor vehicles and any
vehicles leased by the Town for six months or more shall be marked to meet or exceed
the requirements of A.R.S. § 38 -538, except as otherwise provided in A.R.S. § 38- 538.03
and this policy. Vehicles shall be identified by affixing the Town's seal or logo, as
specified herein, visible from both sides of the vehicle. In addition, vehicles shall be
affixed with the designation "For official Use only ", the name of the applicable Town
department or division, and vehicle number / s. Additional markings and/or decals
identifying a national accreditation or similar designation may be affixed to licensed
motor vehicles upon the approval of Fleet Management.
VEHICLE MARKING STANDARDS
1. color
Town of Marana non - police vehicles (cars and trucks) shall be painted white. Town of
Marana Police Department (PD) vehicles shall have ablack /white color scheme.
Deviation from the standard white color for non -PD vehicles shall be determined on a
case -by -case basis by the Fleet Manager or designee. Vehicles donated to or seized by
the Town of Marana need not be repainted solely to change the color; a color change
can occur if the vehicle's paint requires refinishing.
2. Standard Markings - Non- Police Vehicles
a. Standard non - police vehicles shall be marked as follows (See Figure 1 helozo):
i. A Town of Marana seal, a minimum of 12 inches (12 ") wide and made from
reflective material, shall be placed on the driver and passenger front doors of
the vehicle. Vehicles that have limited marking space may be marked with a
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smaller Town seal as appropriate in the discretion of Fleet Management.
Seals should be centered on the door, but may be moved to allow for door
moldings.
ii. Assigned department or division name, a minimum of two inches (2 ") in
height and made from reflective material, shall be centered below the seal.
iii. Vehicle/ equipment numbers, a minimum of two inches (2 in height and
made from reflective material, shall be placed forward of both the driver and
passenger front doors and on the rear of the vehicle on the driver side.
b. Non - police vehicles assigned to Town officers, as defined in Marana Town Code
Section 3 -1 -1, may be marked in an alternative pattern as follows (See Figure 2
below):
i. A Town of Marana logo, a minimum of 2 1 /4 inches x 2 3 /4 inches (2 1 /4" x 2
3 /4" ), shall be placed forward of both the driver and passenger front doors.
Logos will be teal and copper, or black.
ii. Assigned department or division name, in a size proportionate to the size of
the logo, shall be centered below the logo.
iii. Vehicle/ equipment numbers, a minimum of two inches (2" } in height and
made from reflective material, shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle on
the driver side.
c. For all non - police vehicles, "For official Use only" decals shall be placed on the
rear of the vehicle on the passenger side. Decals shall be placed where most
practical and in line with the vehicle/ equipment number if possible. Decals will
be 1 to 2 inches (1 "- 2 ") in height.
d. For all non - police vehicles, required rear markings may be placed on rear fenders
if space constraints will not allow the markings to be placed on the vehicle.
2. standard Markings - Police V ehicles (See .figure 3 belou))
a. Custom "Marana Police" decal package, made from reflective material, shall be
placed on the sides and rear of the vehicle.
b. Vehicle/ equipment numbers, a minimum of two inches (2 ") in height and made
from reflective material, shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle on the driver
side, and shall be centered and placed rear of the lightbar on the vehicle roof.
c. A "www.marana.com" decal, a minimum of two inches (2 in height and made
from reflective material, shall be centered on the rear of the vehicle.
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d. An "MPD" decal, made from reflective material, shall be centered and to the
front of the lightbar and equipment numbers on the vehicle roof.
3. Extraneous Markings
No decals, stickers, signs, or other markings are allowed on any Town. of Marana
vehicle, other than official Town of Marana markings, without the express written
consent of the Fleet Manager or designee.
4. Unmarked Vehicles/Exemptions
Certain Town -owned or leased vehicles may remain unmarked to support the unique
needs or purposes of a Town department's functions, as set forth in A. R.S. §35- 535.03.
Exemptions may only be granted by the Town Council. Exemptions shall be reviewed
by the Town Council on a yearly basis. Vehicles may be added to the exemption list
throughout the year, on an as- needed basis, as authorized by the Town Council. All
new vehicles requiring exemption status shall be exempted by the Town Council before
being put into service, even if the vehicle being replaced has exemption status.
5. Policy Implementation
This policy shall apply to all vehicles newly acquired or leased after the effective date.
In addition, all existing vehicles shall be brought into compliance as soon as possible
given available funding and budgetary constraints.
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Figure Ip. Standard Non - Police Vehicles
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Figure 2: Alternate (Town Officer) Non - Police Vehicles
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Figure 3: Police Vehicle
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