Authorize the purchase of One (1) Staff Unit for Neighborhood Improvement Services from Silsbee Ford in the amount of $53,597.25 through the TIPS USA Interlocal Purchasing System.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The position of NIS Officer requires traveling throughout the city performing duties related to neighborhood improvement: field operations, complaint site visits, and other tasks associated with NIS duties in an independent and self-directed environment, i.e., junk & debris cleanup, follow-up inspections and self-initiated projects. The ability to travel freely through the city is an essential function of the position that requires reliable, dependable transportation to meet the needs of the user's job duties and responsibilities.
Funds were approved in the FY 24-25 Fire Capital Equipment Replacement Fund and are available to fund this new purchase.
All contracts available to members of TIPS USA Interlocal Purchasing System have been awarded by virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes.
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Chief has recommended the acquisition of a new vehicle for Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) activities, alongside an expansion of staff personnel from two to three authorized positions, as approved in the FY 24/25 operating budget.