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Agenda No. 9.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

April 7, 2026

Department:

Facility & Fleet

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-021 - Authorizing expenditures with Versalift for the acquisition of an Aerial Bucket Truck as part of the FY2025-26 Supplemental Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program (B.James/D.Hardin/M.Chappell)

BACKGROUND

Each fiscal year, the Fleet Department submits requests to purchase vehicles and equipment. These purchases help replace aging vehicles and support expansion of the fleet, ensuring the City maintains reliable and efficient operations. This request, for an Aerial Bucket Truck for the Water and Wastewater Department, was approved at the start of the FY2025–26 budget year.

The Fleet Department worked with Purchasing to issue a Request for Bids (RFB) because the total cost was anticipated to exceed $100,000. The process focused on selecting the lowest responsive bid and ensuring delivery by the end of FY2025–26. Multiple bids were received. Versalift submitted the lowest bid and meets the specifications agreed upon by the Public Works and Fleet Departments.

GOAL

To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order for the purchase of the vehicle from Versalift as part of the vehicle and equipment replacement and acquisition program.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Having a current and operational Fleet will provide all departments with the necessary vehicles and equipment to perform their assigned duties within the City of Schertz and reduce the maintenance cost of an aging fleet.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of this resolution will allow the purchase of the vehicles/equipment listed in the vehicle replacement program for FY2025-26.

FISCAL IMPACT

The purchase of the vehicle/equipment will be funded through the city’s Water & Sewer budget. The fiscal impact of this project will be approximately $187,000.00. These funds were approved in the FY 2025-26 supplemental budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-021

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-021