I. RECOMMENDATION:
City Council authorize a budgeted purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 Trucks for Public Works (Water Distribution, Gas, and Sewer Collection) in the amount of $49,348.16.
II. BACKGROUND:
Staff, as part of the budget process for FY20, included the purchase of two (2) new trucks for the aging public works fleet. The purchase of two (2) additional vehicles was included under the major machinery and equipment funds to be divided between gas distribution, sewer collection and water distribution.
The City will be replacing and further surplussing Truck No. 95 which is a 2000 Ford F-150 with an odometer that cannot be read, the vehicle drives rough and shifts rough and has passed its life span as a reliable fleet vehicle.
The City will also be replacing and surplussing Truck No. 27 which is a 1994 Ford Ranger XLT with an odometer of 124,031. This truck has a weak battery, needs new brakes, is consuming a lot of coolant, and the A/C is beginning to malfunction. Service costs for this vehicle is continuing to increase.
III. DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department is looking to purchase two (2) new 2020 Ford F-150's from Visalia Ford who provided the lowest quote for the two trucks. Staff requested quotes from Visalia Ford, Clovis Ford and Keller in Hanford. Staff received quotes from Keller and Visalia Ford. Delivery of the vehicles are expected within 30-60 days.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of two (2) new trucks for public works.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The water distribution, sewer collection and gas major machinery and equipment expense accounts have approximately $200,000 of unspent budgeted funds to support this expense of $49,348.16 and will not further preclude other purchases planned and/or budgeted.
Accounts: 501-508-98040, 502-510-98040, 503-521-98040.
This expense was budgeted for the current fiscal year and does not impact the General Fund. | | |