Explanation
This ordinance is needed to amend Ordinance 3201-2021 which authorized Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order as needed with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of a pothole patching truck. This amendment is needed to authorize payment of a surcharge to cover increased production costs due to increases in material prices. This equipment is necessary for repairing and maintaining city streets.
Additional funding of $2,900.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund is needed to amend Ordinance 3201-2021, which passed City Council on December 13, 2021.
Emergency action is requested for this amendment in order to ensure that city street repair and maintenance is not interrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of $207,275.00 is on ACPR002124 and funds are available and appropriated for the surcharge of $2,900.00 within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 2266.
Title
To amend Ordinance Number 3201-2021 for the purchase of a pothole patching truck with Fyda Freightliner Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($2,900.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Ordinance No. 3201-2021 for the contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus for the purchase of a pothole patching truck; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend additional funds to pay for the equipment surcharge of $2,900.00; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that city repair and maintenance can proceed without interruption; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the City Clerk to amend Ordinance 3201-2021 in relation to the maximum obligation for the payment of a surcharge for increased material costs, thereby for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welf...
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