HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.C.4. Purchase Vehicles for the Engineering and Building Inspections Divisions Consent Business 4. C. 4.
TO: i Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Mike Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: 04/02/2013
SUBJECT: Purchase Vehicles for the Engineering and Building Inspections Divisions (C & E)
Action Sought
Move to authorize the purchase of two new Ford Escape 4x4's from Midway Ford Commercial for the price of
$48,692.66. The funding for this purchase to be expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Equipment
Fund.
Background
Staff has allocated funds from the 2013 Capital Equipment Fund, $54,000.00, to replace unit #306 and unit #424,
both 2001 Chevy S10 4x4's. These units will be retained for use by the Facility Maintenance Division with their
units to be sold at auction. Staff will be using State Bid Pricing, contract #51280. Staff is recommending replacing
these vehicles with 2013 Ford Escape 4x4's. These vehicles will provide the traction needed for off -road
inspections for the Engineering and Building Inspections Divisions while delivering excellent fuel
economy, estimated 25 miles per gallon, to save tax dollars. The funding for this purchase will come from the
Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the purchase.
Budget Impact
Funding was allocated in the 2013 Capital Equipment Budget.
Relationship to Vision
C. Maintain the City's strong financial health.
E. Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well trained caring and professional employees.
Requested Action
Move to authorize the purchase of two new Ford Escape 4x4's from Midway Ford Commercial for the price of
$48,692.66. The funding for this purchase to be expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
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