HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.E.4. Authorize Purchase of Vehicle for Building Inspections ____ _
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM � � i �
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administratar �° �� � � �- .r � �, ,,
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FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: January 17, 2012
i SUBJECT: Purchase of Vehicle for Building Inspections.
INTRODUCTION:
Council is requested to approve the purchase of one new vehicle for the Building Inspections
Department as provided in the 2012 Capital Equipment Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The 2012 Capital Equipment Budget for the Building Inspections Department identified a need
to replace unit # 424 a 2001 Chevy 4x4 S 10. Staff is recommending replacing unit #426 a 2002
GMC 4x4 Sonoma due to more miles and worse condition. Staff is requesting to purchase a 2012
Ford Fusion Sedan using State Bid Pricing from Midway Ford for the purchase price of
$17,320.55. Staff will be using State Contract #35458 for this purchase with the funds to be
expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
Per Council direction to purchase vehicles with higher miles per gallon ratings and discussions
with Department Head Michael Leek, staff recommended to replace three of the four 4x4
compact pickups with the Ford Fusion front wheel drive sedans with an estimated combined
rating of 25 miles per gallon. These vehicles are estimated to save the department in fuel costs,
comparing a 4x4 compact pickup with a Ford Fusion, it is estimated to save $6,100.00 per
vehicle over the next ten years based on $4.00 per gallon of gasoline.
Due to the higher annual costs of Hybrids, staff cannot recommend there purchase at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:
� 1. Authorize the purchase of one new 2012 Ford Fusion Sedan from Midway Ford for the
purchase price of $17,320.55.
� 2. Deny the request.
3. Table for additional information.
� RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternative number one.
� ACTION REQUESTED:
� Motion to direct staff to purchase one new 2012 Ford Fusion Sedan from Midway Ford far the
purchase price of $17,320.55, in accordance with State of Minnesota Contract #35458, with the
funding to be expended from the Capital Equipment Fund Internal Service Fund.
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' Michael Hullander
Public Works Superintendent