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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

10/27/2020

BACKGROUND

The Fleet department has established a Vehicle and Equipment replacement program that provides the City an established method for replacing vehicles and equipment on a schedule that ensures the City's Fleet continues to operate effectively and efficiently and allows the City to get the most use out of each vehicle and/or equipment while not overspending on maintenance for outdated equipment. The following items were identified for replacement and/or purchase for the FY 20-21:

John Deere 624L Loader for approximately $175,000.00 from RDO Equipment in New Braunfels
John Deere Shredder Deck for approximately $5,000.00 from Tellus Equipment Solutions in Seguin

Multiple quotes were obtained for the referenced equipment to ensure best value to the City. The purchase will be made based on Group Purchasing Cooperative Contract Sourcewell Contract 032119-JDC and Buy Board Contract 611-20.

GOAL

To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase orders for the purchase of the equipment listed above.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Having an operational Fleet will provide all departments with the necessary equipment to effectively perform their assigned duties within the City of Schertz

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of this resolution will allow the purchase of the equipment listed above.

FISCAL IMPACT

The purchase of the equipment will be funded through the Drainage Department 204-579-581500 (Machinery and Equipment)
with a not to exceed amount of $180,000.00

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 20-R-130.

Attachments
Resolution 20-R-130
John Deere Loader
John Deere Shredder