Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Traffic Management utilizes various trucks for their operations for traffic sign maintenance and repair. The Sign Maintenance section has one bucket truck in their operation (BT21803) and was damaged in an accident in November of 2016. The Department of Public Service and Fleet Management recognize the need to replace this vehicle.
To secure this truck as quickly as possible, the City will utilize the state term schedule contract (Contract #800463) with Utility Truck Equipment Inc. for the body of the truck and will utilize the City UTC contract (PA000307) with George Byers Sons Inc. for the cab & chassis of the truck. The contract with Utility Truck Equipment Inc. is an unbid contract with the State of Ohio. Utility Truck Equipment will up-fit the aerial body to the cab & chassis.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This legislation authorizes the transfer and expenditure of $150,000.00 within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and amends the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this piece of legislation so as to ensure it can receive the truck as soon as possible.
Title
To amend the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts with Utility Truck Equipment and George Byers Ford for the purchase of one (1) aerial truck; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Traffic Management utilizes various trucks for their operations for traffic sign maintenance and repair; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service and Fleet Management recognize the need to replace a truck that was damaged in an accident; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to utilize the ...
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