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18. ONE-TIME ADDITIONS TO FLEET OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (QUADS) Approve four one-time additions to the Sheriff's fleet of all-terrain vehicles (Quads) for desert enforcement operations being conducted by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office High Intensity Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force. Each vehicle is valued at $19,486.31, including tax, for a combined total value of $77,945.22. These vehicles are being purchased with HIDTA program income (forfeitures), generated through investigative activities that are funded by the HIDTA grant (C-50-13-057-G). Also, per A.R.S. 38.583.03 approve exemptions from markings and undercover plates. The annual operating costs for these vehicles is estimated to be $1,000 each for a total of $4,000 and will be paid with HIDTA program income. These vehicles will be retired at the end of their useful lives and disposed of according to HIDTA program guidelines. (C-50-14-078-M-00)