HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.6. Replacement of Assistant Fire Chief VehicleTO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: December 20, 2011
SUBJECT: Replace Assistant Fire Chief Vehicle
INTRODUCTION:
Council is requested to approve the purchase of one Assistant Fire Chief Vehicle from Midway Ford
Commercial for the price of $30,020.88.
BACKGROUND:
The 2012 budget included an appropriation of $35,000.00 for the purchase of one Assistant Fire Chief
Vehicle. Funding is from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund. The new vehicle will replace
the 2003 Dodge Ram. All emergency equipment will be transferred to the new vehicle. The Dodge
Ram will be sold on auction.
Staff is recommending using State of Minnesota Contract #37667 for the purchase of a 2012 Ford F -150
Crew Cab 4x4 with options from Midway Ford Commercial for the price of $30,020.88.
To improve fuel economy, staff is recommending Ford's new 3.5L Ecoboost Engine.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the purchase.
2. Deny the purchase.
3. Table for additional information
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative number 1.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Move to authorize the purchase of one Ford F -150 Crew Cab 4x4 from Midway Ford Commercial for
the amount of $30,020.88 in accordance with State of Minnesota Contract #37667. The funds to be
expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
Michael Hullander
Public Works Superintendent