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Consider approving Resolution No. 2015-012 authorizing the purchase of one (1) replacement camera van for the Public Works Utilities Division in the total amount of $286,115 from Freightliner of Austin through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative; providing an effective date, and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The F 2014-15 Fixed Asset Fund for vehicle/equipment replacement includes one replacement camera van for the Public Works Utilities Division. The vehicle being replaced meets the recommended replacement criteria based on life cycle costs, age, and utilization and supports the City of Farmers Branch Core Value #5.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested a quotation from the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative. City Administration evaluated the quotation as to meeting specifications and desire to award the purchase of the replacement equipment to Freightliner of Austin.
The FY 2015-15 budget amount for this equipment is $300,000. The quotation came in $13,885 under the anticipated budgeted amount.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended motion by City Administration is to approve Resolution No. 2015-012 authorizing the purchase of one (1) replacement camera van for the Public Works Utilities Division in the total amount of $286,115 from Freightliner of Austin through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Information Memorandum
2. Camera Van Quote
3. Resolution No. 2105-012