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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

03/05/2024

BACKGROUND

The City Council previously approved the city’s vehicle replacement budget in the amount of $2,006,900 for FY 2023-24. The Police Department has been approved for 14 replacement vehicles and recently received 12 out of 14 vehicles.This resolution authorizes the purchase of the two additional Police Department vehicles, 2024 Police Explorers, from Silsbee Ford via group purchasing cooperatives. Each group purchasing cooperative contract was competitively bid by the awarding entity. In addition to the that level of competition, City staff also obtained multiple contract quotes to ensure the overall best value for the City was obtained.

GOAL

To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order for the purchase of the 2 Police Department vehicles located at Silsbee Ford.

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 two 2024 Police Explorers for $98,800.00 from Silsbee Ford.

FISCAL IMPACT

The purchase of the vehicles and equipment will be funded through the city’s general fund. The fiscal impact of this project will be approximately $98,800.00. These funds were approved in the FY 2023-2024 budget.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 24-R-25.

Attachments
Resolution 24-R-25 no attachments