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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #05 2011/2012 Budget Vehicle Purchase for Stormwater Abe Centex of Good L f` 16 X f AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: January 3, 2012 Item # 5 Reviewed By: / Contact Name: Stephen C. Krug Department Director: //j Contact Number: 6002 City Manager: Subject: 2011 / 2012 Budget Vehicle Purchase For Stormwater. Background Summary: The approved Stormwater Division's 2011/2012 budget included funding to replace City vehicle #402, a 1997 Ford Explorer 4x4 with a new all- wheel -drive Ford Escape Hybrid SUV. The City traditionally purchases vehicles and equipment made to order through bids from the Florida Sheriffs Association's annual contract, however the Hybrid Escape is not listed in this year's contract. In checking with Ford, the current Escape model is being updated and changed for the 2013 model year. Due to the model changes, regular production of the Escape is being discontinued in early 2012, with the Hybrid production already halted. With the end of the Hybrid production, the only available vehicles are sitting on dealer lots. Public Works has contacted several Ford dealerships and all- wheel -drive Hybrid Escapes are still available throughout Ford's network of dealers. We are requesting Commission approval to purchase a new or used recent model Ford Hybrid Escape for up to $34,000.00 from the most responsive Ford dealer. The total requested cost is based on initial dealer quotes and is funded through the budgeted $32,000.00 for this vehicle plus an additional $2,000.00 from the savings of other equipment purchases in the Stormwater Division. Issue: Request the City Commission to approve acquisition of the budgeted 2011/2012 out -right purchase Stormwater SUV vehicle replacement. Recommendations Recommend approval to purchase a new or used recent model all- wheel -drive Ford Escape Hybrid SUV for up to $34,000.00 from the most responsive Ford dealer and authorize City Manager to approve a purchase order for said vehicle up to the approved amount. Attachments: N /A. Financial Impact: The vehicle is adequately funded at $34,000.00 through the budgeted $32,000.00 for this vehicle plus an additional $2,000.00 from the savings of other equipment purchases in the Stormwater Division. Type of Item: (please mark with an "x") Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use: Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing Resolution Regular Agenda x Commission Approval Discussion & Direction Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney N/A Reviewed by Finance Dept. Gt N/A Reviewed by ( ) N/A 2