Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes a supplemental appropriation of $42,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Fleet Management Services fund and authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order with ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt for the repair of Brass Tag 21751, a 2005 Peterbilt 320/ Heil 7000 automated side loader for the Refuse Collection Division. ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt is the sole authorized local service center for Peterbilt Trucks.
On October 24, 2005 this autmoted side loader was involved in an accident at the intersection of southbound High Street and Livingston Avenue. The driver of the city vehicle was cited as the at-fault party in the accident.
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division budgeted approximately $2.34 million in the 2005 operating budget for services. Year to date encumbrances and expenditures total approximately $2.3 million. The Fleet Management Division does not typically budget for such significant repair services for a single piece of equipment. However, due to the fact that the vehicle involved in the accident was new, it makes sense to repair the refuse collection vehicle. A new automated side loader costs approximately $150,000. The estimated cost of repairs to the vehicle is approximately $42,000.00.
ESEC Corporation, CC #341285858, expiring 09/16/06.
Emergency action is requested to enable to the Refuse Collection Division to return the automated side loader to service as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize a supplemental appropriation of $42,000 from the unappropriated balance of the fleet management services fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for the Fleet Management Division with ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $42,000 from the Fleet Management Services Fund;...
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