Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Central Maintenance Garage
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager |
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FROM: |
Steve Stewart, Fleet Manager |
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CC: |
Charles Soules Director of Public Works Tammy Bennett, Asst. Public Works Director |
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Date: |
February 02, 2010 |
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RE: |
Vehicle Purchases All Department |
Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the February 09, 2010 meeting:
Background Information:
During the 2010 budget process the following list of vehicles and equipment was approved for replacement.
1-½ ton pickup truck Utility Billing $21,000.00
9 Police vehicles Police Patrol, Detectives, Administration $207,252.00
1 ¾ ton van Animal Control $21,000.00
1 stationary generator Central Maintenance Garage $70,000.00
1 tractor Airport $60,000.00
1 mini excavator Storm Water $60,000.00
1 tandem axle dump truck Storm Water $125,000.00
1-1 ton pickup Storm Water $28,000.00
4 ½ ton pickups Street Division $120,000.00
1 skid steer loader Street Division $40,000.00
3 rear load refuse trucks Solid Waste $510,000.00
1 roll off truck Solid Waste $156,000.00
1 front load refuse truck Solid Waste $188,000.00
2 hook lift trucks Solid Waste $190,000.00
1-1 ton truck Parks and Recreation $30,000.00
1 towable generator Utility Department $85,000.00
Total $1,911,252.00
Current Status:
City staff has reviewed the equipment list and deferred some of the requests until later this year or 2011. The following list is equipment that staff has identified as essential replacements (see attached spreadsheet).
9 Police vehicles Police Patrol, Detectives, Administration $207,252.00
1 tractor Airport $60,000.00
1 tandem axle dump truck Storm Water $125,000.00
2 ½ ton pickups Street Division $60,000.00
1 skid steer loader Street Division $40,000.00
3 rear load semi-automated refuse trucks Solid Waste $510,000.00
1 roll off truck Solid Waste $156,000.00
Total $1,158,252.00
Funding: Funds for these purchases were approved in the 2010 budget process, each department’s budget has been allocated funding for the appropriate purchases.
Action Request:
Central Maintenance staff requests approval from the City Commission to proceed with the standard purchasing process. Staff will develop specifications, request competitive bids, and prepare approval memos for the City Commission agenda. The City Commission will have the opportunity to approve each purchase at the time of bid award.
Thank you for your assistance. Please advise if you have any questions