Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of four (4) new vehicles and related equipment through GoodBuy for an amount not to exceed $119,318.66 (Director of Public Works)
Council postponed 6-1-0 with 1 absent on November 14, 2017.
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the purchase of four (4) new vehicles to add to the City’s current fleet inventory to meet the City’s current and future growth and operations demand.
The approved FY2018 budget authorized funding in the amount of $119,318.66 for four (4) new vehicles to add to the Fleet, with funding provided by the Wastewater Utility Fund, Utility Billing Utility Fund, and Chapter 59 Seizure Fund.
The total cost for new vehicles total $110,336.32 through Good Buy, as well as $8,982.34 for two (2) new Police radios for a total purchase amount of $119,318.66. All vehicles will be purchased from Silsbee Ford, and equipped from Lone Star Products & Equipment LLC for the Public Safety Vehicles, utilizing Good Buy pricing. Funding is available for these purchases as detailed below.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - New Vehicle List
4. Vehicle Quotes
FUNDING
{X} Funds in the amount of $119,319 are available from Police Chapter 59 Seizure funds/Capital Outlay/Autos and Trucks Account 2220225-55520 in the amount of $69,738; from Utility Billing Utility Fund / Capital Outlay /Autos and Trucks Account 10207100-55520 in the amount of $22,626; and from Wastewater Utility Fund / Capital Outlay /Autos and Trucks Account 10207500-55520 in the amount of $26,955