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10.

City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

06/09/2020

BACKGROUND

As approved by Schertz City Council in the FY 2019-2020 budget year, City staff is replacing a 2007 Street Sweeper that has become irreparable. Staff obtained quote a Quote from Tymco, Inc., who is with the HGAC Purchasing Cooperative, for $250,025.00 for the Street Sweeper to ensure the City is obtaining the best value for the vehicle needed. HGAC allows the City to leverage increased buying power and recognize greater cost savings. Also, Staff applied and has been approved to receive a grant from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $112,462.00 pending meeting certain TCEQ requirements.

The purchase will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in HGAC Contract# SW04-20.

GOAL

Issue a purchase order for the Street Sweeper as approved to be purchased in the FY 2019-2020 budget year.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The Public Works Department will be able to maintain appropriate levels of service to the community with the purchase of the second street sweeper, as well as help meet state storm water management requirements.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends council approve Resolution 20-R-63

FISCAL IMPACT

The City of Schertz will fund the purchase of the street sweeper for $250,025.00 through the city’s reserve fund with money approved in the FY 19-20 budget. Upon taking ownership of the new sweeper and meeting certain requirements, TCEQ will reimburse the City of Schertz with a grant for $112,462.00, which will bring the fiscal impact to the City of Schertz to $137,563.00.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends council approve Resolution 20-R-63

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RESOLUTION 20-R-63
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