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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

05/05/2020

BACKGROUND

The FY 2020-2021 vehicle replacement plan identifies the need to replace the 2007 street sweeper for $230,000. Currently, the sweeper is not working and is too costly to repair and has become inoperable, due to normal use, wear and tear. As a solution, Staff proposes to replace the 2007 street sweeper during FY 2019-2020 with money from the Reserves. Also, Staff applied and has been tentatively approved to receive a grant from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $112,462.00 after the new street sweeper is purchased and proof that the old street sweeper is no longer drive-able is provided to TCEQ. The $230,000 identified in the FY 2020-2021 vehicle replacement program to purchase the new sweeper will go back into Reserves in FY 2020-2021.

GOAL

To acquire a new street sweeper this year and maintain the city sweeping schedule to meet residents' expectations and stormwater management requirements.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

This would allow the city to operate two street sweepers that are necessary to maintain the city's sweeping program. With less downtime due to breakdowns and more effective equipment, Staff can accomplish the minimum street sweeping required to keep the curb lines clean.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

City staff recommends that the City Council approve Ordinance 20-T-14 on final reading to approve the budget amendment to purchase a new street sweeper in the FY2019-2020 budget year.

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact for the 2019-2020 budget year will be not to exceed $250,025.00.

RECOMMENDATION

City staff recommends that the City Council of the City approve the Budget Amendment of $250,025.00 for the purchase of a new street sweeper during FY 2019-2020.

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