6.b.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 11/20/2024
- Title:
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Vehicle
- Submitted For:
- Jon Branson
- Submitted By:
- Jon Branson, Management Services
- Department:
- Management Services
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consideration and approval of Resolution No. 2024-31, approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle and approving the transfer of funds to facilitate the purchase of the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
The city vehicle to be replaced is a 2015, 4 X 4 Pickup truck with an extended bed with approximately 144,500 miles on the vehicle and is in need of replacement. The vehicle burns oil and is regularly in need of repairs and maintenance. The vehicle is used by staff for economic development activities, including but not limited to 6th Street operations, Shoal Point maintenance and upkeep, Shoal Point client visits, special events and other City activities. The vehicle is unreliable and is in need of replacement.
The total cost of the new replacement vehicle is $44,888.75.
It is the recommendation of the Staff to transfer funds from Account # 801-050-53110 (Demolition) to Account # 801-050-53110 (Capital Outlay - Replacement Vehicle), in the amount of $44,888. 75 to fund the purchase. The vehicle will be purchased through TIPS USA 210907 (cooperative purchasing) via Silsbee Ford, in Silsbee, Texas.
The total cost of the new replacement vehicle is $44,888.75.
It is the recommendation of the Staff to transfer funds from Account # 801-050-53110 (Demolition) to Account # 801-050-53110 (Capital Outlay - Replacement Vehicle), in the amount of $44,888. 75 to fund the purchase. The vehicle will be purchased through TIPS USA 210907 (cooperative purchasing) via Silsbee Ford, in Silsbee, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024 - 31 approving the purchase of the vehicle and transferring the funds to accommodate the purchase.